17 Meatless Veggie Burger Recipes

The Paleo diet may be known for its love for good old-fashioned meat, but we can’t feast on beefy hamburgers alone. If you’re looking for a burger fix but would like to get your fill of daily greens, try these 17 veggie burger recipes.

There are as many ways to make a veggie burger as there are vegetables. Cauliflower, be it riced or sliced to mimic a meaty patty, is a popular base. Sweet potatoes are as common and versatile, but we also have veggie burger recipes made from unique ingredients like beets, hemp seeds, walx nuts and more. How about a garlicky, balsamic-marinated portabella mushroom burger? Or savory and chewy cauliflower turmeric burgers? Have you ever tried meatless apple burgers or plantain seed burgers? We didn’t think so.

Whatever type of veggie burger recipes you desire, this list has you covered.

Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers

Sweet potatoes, spinach, flaxseed and almond meal provide you with a powerful nutrient fix in this veggie burger.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers

Sweet Potato and Broccoli Veggie Burgers

Sweet potato and broccoli patties are layered with avocado and then smothered in a creamy cilantro sauce.

Recipe: Tasty Yummies | Sweet Potato and Broccoli Veggie Burgers

Cauliflower Sweet Potato Burger

Piled high with mashed avocado and Paleo Sriracha aioli, this cauliflower-sweet potato patty is as rich as it is healthy.

Recipe: Feed Me Phoebe | Cauliflower Sweet Potato Burger

Roasted Beet and Fennel Burgers

With fresh-ground almonds and roasted beets, this veggie burger is uniquely nutty in taste and texture.

Recipe: The Pig and Quill | Roasted Beet and Fennel Burgers

Paleo Veggie Burger

This unique blend of hearty vegetables (like cauliflower and carrots) joins walnuts for a sturdy and savory patty.

Recipe: Mom Foodie | Paleo Veggie Burger

Raw Yam Burgers

The addition of dates gives this raw veggie burger its unique sweetness.

Recipe: This Rawsome Vegan Life | Raw Yam Burgers

Cauliflower Turmeric Burgers

A crispy, chewy cauliflower burger that even carnivores will adore, with the additional health kick of turmeric—what’s not to love?

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Cauliflower Turmeric Burgers

Shredded Veggie Burgers

Transform heads of shredded zucchini and carrots into crispy and meaty burger patties with this irresistible recipe.

Recipe: The Dreaming Foodie | Shredded Veggie Burgers

Cauliflower, Sweet Potato and Zucchini Burger

These patties are truly veggie-packed, with cauliflower, sweet potato, zucchini, carrot and kale all making an appearance.

Recipe: Eat. Drink. Fly. | Cauliflower, Sweet Potato and Zucchini Burger

Paleo Apple Meatless Vegetarian Burger

Enjoy this unique dish savory or sweet! Eat with some Paleo mustard for lunch or with a drizzle of maple syrup for breakfast!

Recipe: Paleo Porn | Paleo Apple Meatless Vegetarian Burgers

Portabella Mushroom Burger

Vegetable patties can be as simple as one patty-like vegetable, like portabella mushrooms! These mushrooms get coated in a garlicky balsamic marinade. Use a Paleo-compliant homemade Worcestershire sauce or substitute coconut aminos to keep it strictly Paleo.

Recipe: A Garden for the House | Portabella Mushroom Burger

Paleo, Vegan and Gluten-Free Veggie Burgers

Egg-free friends, this burger is for you! As the recipe suggests, just replace the eggs with flax egg substitute and enjoy the sweet potato-laden burgers.

Recipe: Apples to Zoodles | Paleo, Vegan and Gluten-Free Veggie Burgers

Plantain Seed Burger

Yes, you can make burgers with plantains, thanks to the help of hemp and sunflower seeds. Be sure to make the accompanying creamy tahini-basil pepper sauce.

Recipe: Purely Twins | Plantain Seed Burger

Protein-Rich Mushroom Patties with Herbs

The perfect dish to whip up after a tough workout, these mushroom patties come packed with hemp seeds, flax seeds and protein powder.

Recipe: Gourmandelle | Protein-Rich Mushroom Patties with Herbs

Veggie Burger Stacks

These gorgeous veggie burger stacks are first loaded up with vegetables, then piled high with roasted beets, zucchini ribbons, tomatoes and basil pesto.

Recipe: Gluten Free Happy Tummy | Veggie Burger Stacks

Caribbean Sweet Potato Patties with Spicy Coconut and Spinach Sauce

Savory sweet potato patties soak up creamy callaloo sauce, while spicy Scotch bonnet peppers kick things up a notch in this Caribbean recipe.

Recipe: Cook Eat Live Vegetarian | Caribbean Sweet Potato Patties with Spicy Coconut and Spinach Sauce

Best Veggie Burger

Not only does this burger satisfy a variety of dietary restrictions, its bright red pop of color (thanks to beets) makes it a gorgeous meal.

Recipe: Spoonful of Health | Best Veggie Burger

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