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Make Your Own Veggie Burger Mix

Published: Jul 20, 2011 Last Updated: Sep 15, 2020 by Marye 438 words. | About 3 minutes to read this article.

:an easy to make mix for homemade veggie burgers that taste out of this world
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Back in the day I used to be vegan. Well, fist I was vegetarian THEN vegan then vegetarian again. There were a lot of things I loved about it but veggie burgers were high on the list

Maybe the top of the list, who knows?

The thing is that they are expensive to buy. I used to get the mix, which is a little more affordable, but still the cost bothered me and I could never get the flavor just the way I liked.

What to do?

Yeah, I came up with my own. Once you pan fry one of these (do not put it on the grill!) and put it on a homemade hamburger bun, mustard, pickles, tomato, lettuce, and onions you will be amazed at how addictive it is. I won't say that it is just like a hamburger;  it's not. It is yummy on its own, though, and will really help stretch that grocery budget.

You can easily adjust the ingredients to make it gluten free or allergy friendly. Just substitute with other similar ingredients in the same proportions. Keep the mix in a tightly covered jar in a cool dry place.

You can make up a batch of the mix and use it as needed. It takes less than 20 minutes to make and is low fat with plenty of healthy whole grains and fiber. Add a slice of pepper jack cheese to it for hamburger perfection.

Homemade Veggie Burger Mix

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Make Your Own Veggie Burger Mix

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:an easy to make mix for homemade veggie burgers that taste out of this world
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings:12
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Author:Marye Audet-White
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup dried chickpeas
  • ½ cup dried black beans
  • ½ c dried red lentils
  • ¼ cup peanuts
  • ¼ cup almonds
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup sesame seeds
  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • 2 tbs flour
  • ¼ cup brown rice, ,
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ cup dried onions, , opt
  • 2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 3 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

Mix

  • Mix all ingredients except nuts and seeds in a blender until well combined and the consistency of course meal, processing ½ cup at a time.
  • Combine the ground ingredients with the nuts and seeds and grind in blender again, ½ cup at a time, using pulsing motion.
  • It should have the consistency of cornmeal.
  • Makes 8 cups, 16 servings

To Make Burgers

  • Add ½ cup of the mix to ⅓ cup boiling water and 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke or soy sauce(optional).
  • Let stand until water is absorbed.
  • Shape into two patties.
  • Heat a layer of oil in pan and add burgers.
  • Cook for 3 minutes on one side, or until golden.
  • Turn and cover the pan.
  • Cook for 5 more minutes. Watch that the bottom doesn't burn.

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    Comments

    1. RW

      April 19, 2021 at 1:17 am

      I love the fact that this recipe includes a variety of beans, seeds, and nuts. I was just wondering what purpose does the baking soda serve? I don't use baking soda. I usually use baking powder but I would have to put 3 times the amount to make up for the baking soda. Are there any other alternatives?

      Reply
      • Marye

        April 19, 2021 at 2:25 pm

        I've never tried it without baking soda. I think it helps to tenderize the mix and make it lighter.

    2. Kari Vorster

      January 23, 2021 at 4:51 pm

      Can I keep this mix in a jar in the pantry

      Reply
      • Marye

        January 23, 2021 at 7:27 pm

        yes! make sure it's tightly covered.

    3. khushi

      October 17, 2018 at 5:27 am

      Hi. A great idea to do a burger mix. I would prefer to make this grillable. Any advice? I am thinking flax powder, guar gum or xantum gum or plain white flour with the boiling water. Thanks

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        October 17, 2018 at 4:29 pm

        I don't have the experience with any of that..sorry

    4. Bob

      March 18, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      These are amazing. My family loves them. Great substitute for Nature Burgers. I put chickpeas, beans, lentils, dried corn, rice and wheat berries through my grain mill. Then nuts, seeds and oat groats through my for processor and combine the resulting flours with the spices. It keeps well in ziplock bags in my freezer. Very fast to cook. I love them. Thanks Marye!

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        March 20, 2018 at 8:31 am

        I'm so glad you like them! They're a leftover recipe from when I was vegetarian. 🙂

    5. Walt Socha

      January 20, 2018 at 6:04 pm

      I've been looking for a veggie "roast" (usually found during Thanksgiving by Tofurkey, etc). What do you think of add an egg or two to the mix, forming a large "lump", and roasting it? (With potatoes, onions, whatever, etc).

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        January 24, 2018 at 12:51 pm

        I don't see why it wouldn't work. Give it a try and let me know!

    6. Barbara Wolfsong

      January 20, 2018 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      WOW! These are delicious. I went out yesterday to buy all the ingredients and made half the recipe today. Eating a tomato and burger mix sandwich now. I had really loved a mix called Nature's Burger and had kept it on hand until I couldn't find it for sale anywhere. Since then I looked for something that would be easy to make and save for those hungry moments. This looks like my new thing. I may play around with herbs and spices since they seem a little bland to my palate.

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        January 24, 2018 at 12:55 pm

        So glad you liked them!

      • Barbara Wolfsong

        February 01, 2018 at 2:41 pm

        Today I tried them with cooked frozen spinach . . . about 1/4 cup added to the 1/2 cup mix plus 1/3 cup boiling water. I let it sit for about half an hour and it held together quite well even with the added spinach and pan fried. It felt like an extra bonus.

    7. Akeem Goodman

      January 07, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      you can always use flax seed (grounded) to help bind the burgers together if you are looking for a vegan alternative!

      Reply
    8. Bev Dittberner

      August 18, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE these, thank you so much , I've been trying to replicate my favorite dry veggie mix ( discontinued) for some time and these are perfect. an alternative way to make them is I use half the water and add the mix to a square of tofu - mix well and form into burgers - I really like how adaptable your recipes are. thanks again.

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        August 21, 2017 at 3:39 pm

        you're welcome! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment!

    9. juliemarie

      March 06, 2016 at 10:01 am

      Hello,

      I would very much like to try these, but I have a corn allergy. In your opinion, what would be a good substitute for the cornmeal??

      merci 🙂

      Reply
      • Marye Audet

        March 09, 2016 at 5:53 pm

        Hmmmm... Just use almond flour or increase one of the other ingredients. 🙂

    10. Christian

      March 30, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks soooo much from the bottom of my "veggie-burger-lovin" heart!!! 🙂

      This is hands down the best veggie burger recipe I've ever come across. Perfect texture, amazing flavour and super easy to prep. Simply genius!!!

      Reply
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