Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (2024)

By: Author Lisa Viger Gotte

Posted on Last updated:

This vegan butter burger is absolutely delicious. It can be made as greasy, gooey, cheesy comfort food … there’s also a healthier option without butter or oil and it’s still delicious. Both versions are simple to make using commonly available ingredients.

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (1)

First, cook the rice. Short grain rice is what helps this burger stick together and stay firm in the center. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of cooked rice to use in the recipe.

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (2)

After the rice, the rest of the ingredients are also super simple, staring with sauteed mushrooms. I didn’t use oil at this point because I wanted the mushrooms kind of dry for the burger mixture and this step releases and evaporates most of the moisture.

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (3)

The other major ingredient is black beans. They add protein, flavor, and some texture. I use canned and drain and then rinse them and pat quite a bit of the moisture off with a paper towel.

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (4)

Pulse the rice, mushrooms, and black beans together, along with oats and yummy spices in a food processor until incorporated but not overprocessed. Then form into patties and let sit for about 20 minutes.

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (5)

Now …

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (6)

… this brings us to the fork in the road. You can continue as we have and saute the burger without oil or even bake them in the oven. It turns out delicious and can be topped with lots of onions and vegan cheese.

Or … if you chose the other road you take the way that leads to a tasty plant-based burger that’s also a bit of a calorie bomb.

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (7)

We can cook it all in a mound of vegan butter. This makes it greasy and delectable. I use Earth Balance and first sauteed about 2 cups chopped onions with 2 tablespoons Earth Balance. It will look like a lot of onions, but they sautee down to less than half that.

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (8)

Saute the onions in the vegan butter for several minutes over medium heat, until they’re brown and tender. Remove from the pan. There should be quite a bit of butter left, but if not add a little more.

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (9)

Saute the burgers in the butter over medium heat for about 4 minutes on each side.

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (10)

Add cheese on top of the burgers and, optionally, butter your buns and steam them for a minute or two with the pan lid on while the cheese melts.

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (11)

Top with the reserved buttery onions.

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (12)

Yum.

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (13)

It goes great with Easy Southern Potato Salad!

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (14)

Here’s the Vegan Butter Burger Recipe VIDEO:

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (15)

4.72 from 32 votes

Print

Vegan Butter Burger

This vegan butter burger is absolutely delicious. It can be made as greasy, gooey, cheesy comfort food ... there's also a healthier option without butter or oil and it's still delicious. Both versions are simple to make using commonly available ingredients.

CourseMain Course

CuisineVegan

Keywordburger

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Resting Time 20 minutes

Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to directions and set aside 1 1/2 cups to use in the recipe.

  2. Saute the mushrooms in a dry pan to brown and remove most of the moisture. Optionally, use a bit of butter for this step, if desired.

  3. Drain the beans well, rinse them, and pat as dry as possible with paper towels.

  4. Add the rice, mushrooms, beans, oats, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to a food processor. Pulse several times to mince and combine the ingredients. Don't overprocess.

  5. Let the burger mixture rest for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, saute the onions in a large skillet with 2 tbsp vegan butter over medium heat until brown and tender.

    *(Optionally, this burger mix can easily be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge overnight which allows everything to really meld together)

  6. Remove the onions and set aside. Fry the burgers in the remaining vegan butter, adding more if necessary. Cook about 4 minutes over medium heat on each side. Turn once.

  7. Add a slice of your favorite vegan cheese to the tops, if you like. Steam some buttered vegan buns in the pan with the lid on for a minute or two while melting the cheese.

  8. Serve on the buns topped with the buttery onions.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Butter Burger

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

XO Lisa

Like it? Pin It to save it for later!

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (16)

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (17)

Lisa Viger Gotte

Hello! I’m Lisa, a vegan artist, photographer, author, Vegan Life Coach Educator, and RYT 200 yoga teacher. I love showing others how simple and delicious a plant-based diet can be. I draw and paint, cook, write, take lots of pics, eat lots of chocolate, and practice gratitude daily.

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the key ingredients in a plant-based burger? ›

Beyond Tofu: 7 Vegetarian Burger Ingredients
  • PROTEIN-RICH LEGUMES. They're cholesterol-free, low-fat and an excellent source of fiber. ...
  • FAVA OR CHICKPEA FALAFEL. ...
  • VERSATILE ROOT VEGETABLES. ...
  • PRESSED VEGETABLE PULP. ...
  • HEALTHY GRAIN COMBINATIONS. ...
  • VEGETARIAN BINDERS. ...
  • FRESHLY SOURCED TOPPINGS.
Sep 11, 2023

How to cook plant-based burgers? ›

Heat a barbecue to high heat and grill Beyond Burger® for at least 3.5-4 minutes per side. Heat pan to medium-high heat and cook Beyond Burger® thoroughly, for at least 3.5-4 minutes per side.

What is the difference between plant-based and vegan burger? ›

While both options may contain veggies, the key difference between vegan burgers and veggie burgers is that vegan burgers are made from a protein and are made to mimic the flavor and texture of actual meat while veggie burgers are not meant to evoke meat properties at all.

What makes plant-based burgers taste like meat? ›

The most notable thing about Impossible patties is the inclusion of heme, an iron ion found in all living things that gives meat its inherently meaty flavor. The heme used in Impossible Foods is derived from fermented soybeans.

What are the ingredients in the impossible plant-based burger patties? ›

The Impossible Burger is made from soy protein concentrate, coconut oil, sunflower oil, potato protein, methylcellulose, yeast extract, salt, gums, and water and additives, including vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, thiamin (B1) and niacin.

How do you make vegan burgers taste better? ›

Spices and tomato paste: Smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper combine to make these burgers a little smoky and incredibly delicious. Tomato paste adds color, sweetness, and an umami flavor to the burgers (highly recommended!). Cooked rice: Adds more texture to the veggie burgers.

What makes vegan burgers stick together? ›

Use Silken Tofu, a Flax Egg, or Aquafaba as a Vegan Binder.

In non-vegan veggie burgers, you'll often find eggs as the binders, so the “eggier” you can get with your vegan binder, the better your vegan burger will hold together! Silken tofu: This is the 'eggiest' binder of them all.

What is the healthiest veggie burger? ›

A black bean burger is the go-to choice for those looking for a high-protein veggie burger that isn't overly processed. These patties contain 150 calories, 5g protein, 7g fat, 16g carbohydrates, and 7g fiber each. The ingredients are simple with black and beans and quinoa making up the base of the burger.

What is McDonald's plant-based burger called? ›

McPlant™: McDonald's Plant-Based Burger | McDonald's.

Is McDonald's plant-based burger vegan? ›

A vegan burger made with a juicy plant-based patty co-developed with Beyond Meat® featuring vegan sandwich sauce, ketchup, mustard, onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and a vegan alternative to cheese in a sesame seed bun. Vegan certified.

What plant is plant-based burgers made of? ›

Plant-based burgers get their ingredients from plant sources, like peas, soybeans, black beans, and more. Unlike the burgers you probably grew up eating, these burgers don't have meat in them or animal-derived products, like dairy or eggs.

What's a good binder for vegan burgers? ›

Common binding agents include flax eggs (a mixture of ground flaxseed and water), chia seeds, mashed potatoes, tapioca flour, or even your favorite nut butter. These ingredients help hold everything together and prevent your burger from crumbling.

What binds veggie burgers together? ›

Common veggie burger binders include eggs, flax egg, wheat germ, breadcrumbs, oats, miso paste, or even water.

How do you bind a plant-based burger? ›

Eggs are the most common and effective binder, and egg replacers are an excellent alternative for vegan burgers. Other common binders include wheat germ, bread crumbs, oats, and ground flaxseeds. These are dry ingredients, though the recipe's other ingredients often add just enough moisture to make a sufficient binder.

What are plant burgers made of? ›

What Are Plant-Based Burgers? Plant-based burgers get their ingredients from plant sources, like peas, soybeans, black beans, and more. Unlike the burgers you probably grew up eating, these burgers don't have meat in them or animal-derived products, like dairy or eggs.

What are the ingredients in a plant-based Beyond burger? ›

Water, Pea Protein*, Avocado Oil, Natural Flavors, Rice Protein, Lentil Protein, 2% or less of Methylcellulose, Potato Starch, Pea Starch, Potassium Lactate (to preserve freshness), Faba Bean Protein, Apple Extract, Pomegranate Concentrate, Potassium Salt, Spice, Vinegar, Vegetable Juice Color (with Beet).

What is plant Power burger made of? ›

What is your burger patty made from? Our burger patty is made from a proprietary blend of yellow pea protein. It is seasoned with a blend of spices to give it a delicious, savory flavor that rivals traditional beef burgers.

What are the ingredients in Burger King plant-based burger? ›

The Rebel Whopper patty itself is vegan, with its main ingredients being soy, wheat, vegetable oil, herbs and onion, according to a Burger King spokesperson, and it will be served in a bun with mayonnaise.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Melvina Ondricka

Last Updated:

Views: 5540

Rating: 4.8 / 5 (68 voted)

Reviews: 83% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Melvina Ondricka

Birthday: 2000-12-23

Address: Suite 382 139 Shaniqua Locks, Paulaborough, UT 90498

Phone: +636383657021

Job: Dynamic Government Specialist

Hobby: Kite flying, Watching movies, Knitting, Model building, Reading, Wood carving, Paintball

Introduction: My name is Melvina Ondricka, I am a helpful, fancy, friendly, innocent, outstanding, courageous, thoughtful person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.