These easy veggie burgers require just 3 frozen vegetables plus seasonings – and they come out with delicious flavor!

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I 💚 veggie burgers big time. And I’m not a vegetarian! It’s just been a long-lived obsession.

As a college freshman, in fact, it was part of my go-to dorm cafeteria meal. I would have them cook me a veggie burger and while I waited, I would get a bowl, fill it with pasta and whatever veggie mix was available that night (usually some combination of peas, carrots and either corn or green beans) and then go and get my cooked veggie burger and plop it right on top.

Dinner was served and I felt pretty good about making some smart adults choices. Cause that wasn’t always the case. 😉

Granted, I’m sure those veggie burgers were processed with crazy preservatives and uncertain “flavorings,” and I’m sure there was an amazing amount of butter involved, but hey, I was getting some veggies. Not bad for a college freshman!

These days, I like to make my own homemade, healthy, easy veggie burgers. I control the ingredients, the seasonings, the flavor.

And while I have a huge repertoire of veggie burgers that I love and adore, many of them can be intimidating because of the long ingredient lists.

Now that I’ve got two little kiddos, I don’t always have the time or energy to tackle that.

So I wanted to create an easy veggie burger that was simple to throw together and still tastes great.

Here it is! This is just edamame, peas and carrots (all items I keep stocked in my freezer), plus seasonings.

And the seasonings — particularly the Worcestershire sauce and hamburger seasoning — really put these burgers over the edge. Wait till you get a whiff of the raw mixture. You’ll know good things are coming!

Now, hamburger seasoning may seem strange to put in a veggie burger. But it really gives it an “oomph” factor that makes the simple, simply delicious. (It’s also still vegetarian, so no worries there.)

You can make these gluten-free, too, if you choose gluten-free oats or gluten-free breadcrumbs.

A few other quick notes on these easy veggie burgers:

• I like to make the full recipe – 6 big veggie burgers – because I can save the extras to have on hand for lunch or dinner another night.
• Refrigerate or freeze in a plastic bag or container. If frozen, defrost in the fridge overnight and heat the veggie burger up in the skillet for a few minutes on each sides. This will warm it through and give it a good crust again.
• You can also microwave the burger to make it quick or if that’s your only option for an office lunch.
• Don’t forget the toppings! Go for traditional favorites like lettuce, tomato and cheese, or add some avocado slices, a dollop of hummus or even some salsa.

Like easy vegetarian meals? Yeah, me too. Try my one pot vegetarian spaghetti, a 25-minute dinner!

Like alternative burgers? My 5-ingredient cheddar chicken burgers, Greek turkey burgers with tzatziki sauce and my spicy pork burgers with mango salsa are delicious options for carnivores.

Hope you give these a try and see how simple a homemade veggie burger can be.

Enjoy!

Simplified veggie burgers

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Preparation 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 0:25

Serves 6 veggie burgers     adjust servings

3 frozen vegetables plus seasonings are all you need to make these tasty veggie burgers!

Ingredients

• 3 cups frozen edamame
• 2 cups frozen peas and carrots (I buy them in a bag together)
• 2/3 cup oat flour, Wheat germ or breadcrumbs (or a mixture of these, as long as you use a total of 2/3 cup)
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 2 heaping teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons hamburger seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a small handful of salt and add the frozen edamame. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the frozen peas and carrots mix. Cook for an additional minute.
2. Drain the veggies and place in a food processor. Process until broken down but still a little chunky. Let cool slightly.
3. Meanwhile, add the remaining ingredients (except for the olive oil) to a large bowl. Once slightly cooled, add the veggie mix and stir to combine.
4. Wet your hands with a bit of water and form the mixture into 6 large patties. Place on a plate lined with wax paper and put in the fridge for at least an hour - up to all day - or in the freezer for 20-30 minutes. (See notes.)
5. When ready to cook the burgers, remove them from the fridge or freezer. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add burger patties and cook 10-12 minutes, turning once. Be careful when flipping them over - you want the patties to stay together. If your patties are browning too quickly, you can reduce the heat to medium-low.
6. Remove, serve on whole wheat buns or in a wrap with your favorites burger toppings - lettuce, tomato, cheese, mustard, ketchup, etc. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

I have made these right away and they mostly hold up. If you are very, very careful when flipping them, you’ll be able to keep the patties together. But it’s much easier if you make them ahead and let them firm up a bit in the fridge or freezer.
Also, if you are a vegetarian, you'll need to use an anchovy-free Worcestershire sauce. Trader Joe's and other retailers carry this and there are also kosher versions that don't have anchovies and would be vegetarian.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per Serving	As Served
Calories 183kcal Calories from fat 67
% Daily Value
Total Fat 7g	11%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Transfat 0g
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 333mg	14%
Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 5g	20%
Sugars 5g
Protein 11g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

	Calories	2000
Total Fat	Less than	65g
Sat Fat	Less than	25g
Cholesterol	Less than	300mg
Sodium	Less than	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate		300g
Dietary Fiber		25g

** Are you a veggie burger lover?

** What did you eat as a college freshman?