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Make Your Own Veggie Burger Mix

Published: Jul 20, 2011 · Updated: Feb 28, 2024 by Marye

:an easy to make mix for homemade veggie burgers that taste out of this world
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Closeup of a cooked veggie burger with a sliced tomato on top.

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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Closeup of a cooked veggie burger with a sliced tomato on top.

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 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings:12
Calories:248
Author:Marye Audet-White

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.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

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  1. RW says

    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 says

      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.

      Reply
  2. Kari Vorster says

    January 23, 2021 at 4:51 pm

    Can I keep this mix in a jar in the pantry

    Reply
    • Marye says

      January 23, 2021 at 7:27 pm

      yes! make sure it's tightly covered.

      Reply
  3. khushi says

    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 says

      October 17, 2018 at 4:29 pm

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

      Reply
    • Jay says

      May 30, 2023 at 4:29 pm

      Try quinoa to firm up the mixture then form the patties and refrigerate them overnight

      Reply
  4. Bob says

    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 says

      March 20, 2018 at 8:31 am

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

      Reply
  5. Walt Socha says

    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 says

      January 24, 2018 at 12:51 pm

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

      Reply
  6. Barbara Wolfsong says

    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 says

      January 24, 2018 at 12:55 pm

      So glad you liked them!

      Reply
      • Barbara Wolfsong says

        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 says

    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 says

    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 says

      August 21, 2017 at 3:39 pm

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

      Reply
  9. juliemarie says

    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 says

      March 09, 2016 at 5:53 pm

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

      Reply
  10. Christian says

    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
  11. Corbin says

    June 13, 2014 at 9:11 am

    I am assuming that the rice is uncooked as well?

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      June 21, 2014 at 10:28 am

      Yes everything is uncooked.

      Reply
  12. Ms. Lu says

    February 05, 2014 at 12:34 am

    How do you store the mix and for how long?

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      February 05, 2014 at 11:07 am

      refrigerator... at least 3 months if not more.

      Reply
  13. Jon says

    May 19, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    Just made up a double batch to keep a bulk container on the fridge for quick lunches! Fantastic recipe! Thanks so much for posting. Made my day!

    Reply
  14. Caroline White says

    March 03, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    This is very interesting. However I'd rather not use baking soda. Is it really necessary? Do you know of a substitute? Thank you.

    Reply
    • marye says

      March 05, 2012 at 1:27 pm

      I think it adds a little lightness to the burgers but you probably dont need it

      Reply
  15. chris says

    February 17, 2012 at 9:25 am

    I was wondering if you knew the fiber amounts in this recipe. I do a lot of cooking for people who do WWPP and they asked for the fiber. Thanks. These "burgers" are really good. Being a beef lover I was skeptical.

    Reply
    • marye says

      February 17, 2012 at 10:03 am

      Chris - I just checked and it is 7.3 grams of fiber for one serving or 1/12 of the recipe. I use this nutrition calculator - you might find it helpful in the future. https://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php

      Reply
  16. Naomi says

    January 07, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Amazing recipe! I was tired of scouring the web for veggie burger recipes and finding only ones that had canned beans (I like to avoid preservatives) - and almost gave up when I found this lovely recipe. I was a bit wary of how the dried grains would turn out, and what would happen without an emulsifier, but it was fabulous. I used a grain grinder for the beans, and added spices as per my cabinet. The taste and texture were great and this is getting written in my permanent recipe notebook - thanks so much!

    I do have a question - do you know the difference in digestion/nutrient absorption with these dried grains versus when they are cooked?

    Reply
    • marye says

      January 08, 2012 at 11:27 am

      Naomi, I don't know... but I always assumed that the beans were cooked by the boiling water - somewhat like instant oatmeal would be...so it shouldnt be that much different. Glad you liked it!

      Reply
  17. marye says

    December 04, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    Yes, you grind them while dried -- you don't cook them. It has never bothered my blender but I suppose you could also use your grain grinder.

    Reply
  18. Talia says

    November 23, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    I was wondering if this could be ground in a regular food processor, and if I can sub the peanuts and almonds could be substituted for raw sunflower seeds due to nut and peanut allergies. Thanks so much! This recipe looks delish and so handy.

    Reply
    • marye says

      November 25, 2011 at 9:37 pm

      Sure.. 🙂

      Reply
  19. marye says

    July 26, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    I really like these and you can keep the mix on hand, which makes them even easier.

    Reply
  20. Elle says

    July 20, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Wow, what a great idea! I seriously have to try this!

    Reply
    • marye says

      July 20, 2011 at 3:04 pm

      Elle,
      Don't be afraid to play with the ingredients.......... as long as the proportions are right you're good.

      Reply
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