The best vegan Mushroom Burger Recipe | Elephantastic Vegan (2024)

FAQs

Who make the best vegan 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.

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.

Interestingly, the plant based burgers may not be the best choice for people following a heart-healthy diet, as they are higher in saturated fat than turkey burgers and contain substantially more sodium than lean beef burgers.

Researchers at Impossible Foods discovered that by adding heme to their plant-based burgers, they could capture a lot of the aromas we associate with meat. They call it their "magic ingredient," and, combined with yeast extract, it does seem to do a pretty good job.

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

It is nice and thick, firms up similarly to how an egg cooks, and it's almost impossible for anything to fall apart when using it. It does need to be blended with water first; not a big deal, just a little less convenient.

Finely chopped garlic and shallots add depth of flavor. Crushed walnuts give them a meaty bite. Short grain brown rice, panko bread crumbs, and ground flaxseed help these burgers hold together. DON'T use long-grain brown rice here.

Chia seeds

Similar to flax seeds, chia seeds can be mixed with water and left to thicken, creating what is commonly called a chia egg. The gel-like texture of a chia egg makes this a brilliant binder.

Ground flax – Once it's mixed with water, ground flaxseed takes on the same consistency as real eggs. They bind the meaty mixture together and help prevent the patties from falling apart.

To replicate 1 large egg, mix 1 tablespoon flaxseed with 2 to 3 tablespoons water and let sit for a few minutes.

What is a vegan egg substitute for burgers? ›

Quinoa burgers: made with cooked quinoa, bread crumbs, and spices, these burgers are high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Sweet potato burgers: made with mashed sweet potato, bread crumbs, and spices, these burgers are high in fiber, vitamins and minerals.

A veggie burger is a hamburger made with a patty that does not contain meat, or the patty of such a hamburger. The patty may be made from ingredients like beans (especially soybeans and tofu), nuts, grains, seeds, or fungi such as mushrooms or mycoprotein.

NoBull veggieburgers are the best veggieburgers that aren't trying to be meat, but still taste amazing. They come in a variety of flavors and are versatile so you can use them in other recipes – plus, they're completely additive-free, gluten-free, non-GMO and more!

*Available for a limited time at select restaurants. Beyond Meat® and the Beyond Meat logo are registered trademarks of Beyond Meat, Inc.

McPlant® 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.

We went on a gut-busting tour of seven patty-slinging stores—Applebees, Bareburger, Burger King, Carl's Jr., Dave & Buster's, and TGI Fridays— testing both the Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat burgers, to see who makes the best ersatz meat patty. Our favorite overall was the Impossible Burger from Bareburger.