A Veggie Burger That Tastes Great (2024)

AoifeNovember 21, 2016, 6:20 pm

Would you be able to replace the quinoa with breadcrumbs if so how much breadcrumbs would you use

• CaseyNovember 21, 2016, 7:21 pm

  Yes you definitely can. Use the same amount of breadcrumbs.

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  • Catherine CunninghamMarch 11, 2017, 7:19 pm

    You will lose protein though!

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    • CaseyMarch 11, 2017, 7:24 pm

      Chickpeas are a good source of protein.

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    • salwaAugust 20, 2017, 3:17 am

      can i cook it using the airefryer ?? and how many minute will it need to cook??

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      • CaseyAugust 24, 2017, 3:52 pm

        I’m not sure, I’ve never used an airfryer. Let me know how they turn out of you try.

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  • nitaAugust 18, 2017, 11:24 pm

    do these freeze well?

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    • CaseyAugust 19, 2017, 7:22 pm

      Yes they are great to freeze.

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• nicole monteMay 11, 2017, 6:10 pm

  I am diabetic and wonder what carbs protein and what is a serving size of these??

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LindsayDecember 1, 2016, 5:33 pm

These are fab! My 8 year old loved them too.

• CaseyDecember 2, 2016, 7:57 am

  Wonderful, I’m so pleased

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SimoneDecember 4, 2016, 5:51 pm

Can you freeze the veggie burger paddies/ and reheat ?

• CaseyDecember 6, 2016, 3:35 pm

  Absolutely, I do it all the time and it’s a great time saver!

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cindyDecember 5, 2016, 1:10 am

I thought coriander was a spice. How does it come; or look like? Is it fresh in the produce department? Thanks; anxious to try these.

• CaseyDecember 6, 2016, 3:35 pm

  It is considered as both a spice and herb. This recipe uses fresh coriander and you’ll find in the fresh produce section. It’s called cilantro in the USA if that helps.

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  • Gail LemonMarch 11, 2017, 3:10 pm

    Sorry but I am more confused. Coriander and cilantro are the same? Please clarify. I have coriander spice in a jar as well as cilantro fresh leaves. Are they interchangeable? Veggie burgers.

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    • CaseyMarch 11, 2017, 7:23 pm

      Yes depending on where you live it can be called cilantro or coriander. In this recipe I use the fresh herb.

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• HeatherMarch 18, 2017, 11:51 pm

  This may be silly, if you’re meal prepping for future use, do you freeze them before or after they’ve been cooked?

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  • CaseyMarch 19, 2017, 2:50 pm

    I generally freeze them before but there is no reason why freezing after you cook them wouldn’t work as well.

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BenjaminDecember 6, 2016, 2:00 am

Love these burgers! My 11 year old wasn’t as thrilled… My only minor gripe: they were a little smushy? Any way to add/remove an ingredient to firm them up a bit? Will for sure be making these again to freeze, thanks again!

• CaseyDecember 6, 2016, 3:32 pm

  Try cooking them for an extra ten minutes or so. You could also add a little extra quinoa or some breadcrumbs to make them firmer. Glad you enjoyed. I’ve been eating mine with some tomato relish on top. Perhaps your little one will like that.

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KellyeJanuary 2, 2017, 12:26 pm

The quinoa and chicken peas I purchased are uncooked. How should I prepare those before making the veggies burgers?

• CaseyJanuary 2, 2017, 12:30 pm

  Hi Kellye, for the quinoa you just cook it the same as you would rice but it only takes about 10 minutes. I pour boiling water into a pot with the quinoa and leave to cook. Once cooked just drain the boiling water that remains in the pot so you only have the cooked quinoa. As for the chickpeas are they dried or tinned? Tinned is much easier as you just need to pour them in to a strainer and rinse well with cold water. No need to do anything else as they are already cooked. Let me know how you get on and if you have any other questions

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daisyJanuary 6, 2017, 8:06 pm

if i freeze these how long do they take to reheat them again? x

• CaseyJanuary 6, 2017, 11:10 pm

  Once they are defrosted, they take just a few minutes to reheat. If you defrost in the fridge overnight and then heat when ready to eat it’s super easy.

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DaisyJanuary 25, 2017, 8:09 pm

We would like to BBQ them, is it possible.

• CaseyJanuary 25, 2017, 10:25 pm

  I’ve never tried it but I think you could. Just add some more quinoa or breadcrumbs to make it hold together better and it will be easier to grill. Let me know how they turn out.

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JulieJanuary 31, 2017, 2:44 pm

I really like the idea of these but I dislike sweet potato. Would using just ordinary potato make it too sloppy?

• CaseyJanuary 31, 2017, 2:47 pm

  Regular potato wouldn’t make it too sloppy. Sweet potato has much more flavour, so the end result might be a little more bland but I’m sure it will still be yum! Let me know how they turn out!

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EmmaFebruary 6, 2017, 8:00 pm

Is it meant to be a 400g can or 400g of drained? I made these tonight with one can and they were totally mushy, I think it could of been because of the heat I used freshly cooked quinoa and freshly boiled potatoes? Lovely flavour and I will try them again.. Thank you

• CaseyFebruary 6, 2017, 8:11 pm

  It’s a 400g can of chickpeas. Thanks for highlighting this, I’ve updated the recipes. The heat definitely would have contributed to the mushiness. Glad you enjoyed them!

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  • ChadMarch 8, 2017, 3:25 am

    Sorry to best this into the ground. So do I drain the can or not?

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    • CaseyMarch 10, 2017, 3:20 pm

      Yes you drain the can.

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LaurieFebruary 26, 2017, 3:15 pm

• CaseyFebruary 26, 2017, 10:53 pm

  It’s one cup on uncooked quinoa. I’d love to hear how they turn out.

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AuloraMarch 5, 2017, 3:46 pm

I can’t wait to try these with my middle babe. She very rarely will eat meat so I’ve been trying to find a good substitute for her thank you for a great recipe

• CaseyMarch 6, 2017, 8:33 am

  I hope she loves them!

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AmiraMarch 6, 2017, 6:23 am

Great recipe! I was wondering though, could I substitute the curry powder for something else? Thanks

• CaseyMarch 6, 2017, 8:34 am

  You could add any spice that you like the taste of. The curry taste isn’t overpowering and it doesn’t make them spicy but totally get that some people don’t like curry.

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DENISE BATISTAMarch 7, 2017, 5:41 pm

do you have a protein count on this?

• CaseyMarch 10, 2017, 3:20 pm

  Sorry, I don’t.

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MarcusMarch 9, 2017, 7:01 pm

Do you think there’s any way I could prepare this without having a food processor? Maybe a blender? Though I guess blenders work better with more liquid stuff…

• CaseyMarch 10, 2017, 3:19 pm

  You could try the blender but I’d recommend doing it in batches to makes it easier for the blender.

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  • Marcus CustodioMarch 12, 2017, 9:03 pm

    Sounds reasonable, will give it a try! thanks

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nora presuttiMarch 11, 2017, 3:00 am

I’ve made these in the past w similar ingredients and I’ve added cooked, chopped mushroms, egg whites, sauteed onions and garlic. I’ve used brown rice and bread crumbs, now I’m excited to use quinoa. I’ve even mashed in tofu.

• CaseyMarch 11, 2017, 7:21 pm

  Sounds great!

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JeniMarch 13, 2017, 4:55 am

Wow all I can say is amazing. I’m going vegan starting tomorrow, so I made these to start my meal prep. These are great.

• CaseyMarch 14, 2017, 1:15 pm

  Well done on making such a positive change for yourself and the planet.

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ToddMarch 15, 2017, 6:22 pm

• CaseyMarch 16, 2017, 8:49 am

  Sorry I don’t.

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Michele MinickMarch 15, 2017, 8:02 pm

Hi – the recipe says it serves 8, but the directions look like it is for 2 burgers. please clarify

• CaseyMarch 16, 2017, 8:48 am

  It will make around 8 burgers depending on the size you shape them.

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EmmaMarch 16, 2017, 5:40 pm

• CaseyMarch 16, 2017, 5:42 pm

  Boiling the sweet potatoes should be absolutely fine. If you do find that the mixture is a little too wet, just add some extra quinoa or breadcrumbs. Enjoy!

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  • EmmaMarch 16, 2017, 5:44 pm

    Thank you for the quick response!

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DebbieMarch 21, 2017, 1:00 am

What can I use in the place of chickpeas, I really don’t like chickpeas?

• CaseyMarch 21, 2017, 8:01 am

  You could try black beans but it may make them a little more moist. I don’t like chickpeas on their own but mixed with the sweet potato and all the other ingredients you can’t really taste the chickpea flavour.

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GinaMarch 21, 2017, 4:01 am

Can u add red yellow peppers and red onion , this recipe looks great been waiting for a veggie burger recipe, and could I use penko instead of bread crumbs or quinoa , just wondering about ratios

• CaseyMarch 21, 2017, 8:03 am

  I think peppers and red onion would be a great addition. Panko should work just fine as well. You may want to lightly fry the peppers first before adding to the mixture.

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NancMarch 21, 2017, 1:34 pm

How many calories, carbs etc are in these?

• CaseyMarch 21, 2017, 10:16 pm

  Sorry I don’t have that info. I know there are apps available where you enter the ingredients and you’ll be given that info but it’s not something I provide on my website.

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EmmaMarch 21, 2017, 8:36 pm

• CaseyMarch 21, 2017, 10:15 pm

  So glad you like them!

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JohnaldinhoMarch 23, 2017, 6:01 pm

• CaseyMarch 23, 2017, 6:06 pm

  You can just leave the peas out, that won’t be a problem.

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EricaMarch 27, 2017, 6:52 pm

I’m not sure if the 1/4 cup of coriander is a mistake or supposed to be that much, but the flavor was way too strong in my patties. Also I think the patty needs some kind of egg/cheese to help bind it together as mine fell apart very easily. I’d recommend cooking the peas and corn too I noticed a lot of mine came uncooked inside the party when left frozen.

JackMarch 31, 2017, 9:57 pm

Wondering how these would turn out, pan-fried. Any thoughts? Seems to me they might be a little firmer done so.

ShovelineApril 6, 2017, 10:08 am

Hello Casey,
Thanks for sharing this recipe. It is just what I am looking for. I never tried quinoa for burgers. From my own experience I know that it helps to add a tbs of chickpea flour to keep it from getting mushy.

JeanWestApril 10, 2017, 3:21 am

I made these yesterday for a food exchange and although they taste great, they stuck to the paper and were really mushy. I used as a spread but really want burgers. I used frozen peppers could that have made the difference?

• CaseyApril 11, 2017, 5:11 pm

  I don’t think the frozen veggies are a problem. Next time you make them, add some extra quinoa or breadcrumbs so that the mixture is less moist.

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Suzanne R VanDusenApril 11, 2017, 3:48 pm

These look great. I was wondering if I can use parsley herb instead of fresh. I don’t want to use corn either. What other veggie can I add in place? Would frozen spinach or kale work? What about an avocado? Can’t wait to try these.
Oh can I use tumeric instead of curry powder. I am going to cut out the spring onions too. Hubby doesn’t care for them. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

• CaseyApril 11, 2017, 5:10 pm

  You can absolutely use parsley and turmeric as substitutes, they should work great. The spinach and kale might make the burgers a little too moist. Avocado would be great on top once the burger is cooked but not inside the burger. You could grate some carrot which I think would be nice.

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  • Suzanne VanDusenApril 11, 2017, 8:07 pm

    Thank you. Is there any other veggie I could use inside. I agree I thought the spinach or kale would make it moist. I appreciate your response.

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AriApril 15, 2017, 12:36 am

These look so good! Question: I have all the ingredients but my peas and corn are not frozen, but canned. Do you think it would make a difference?

DenisaApril 18, 2017, 9:41 am

Hey, this looks great! I want to try it since I got a food processor now. My question is if by “cooked sweet potato” you mean baked or boiled? I” a beginner, haha. Thanks for sharing!

RachelApril 22, 2017, 1:33 pm

I made these tonight. Loved the flavours, but found baking them made the quinoa go crunchy. Is that meant to happen?

Donna BlythApril 24, 2017, 4:10 am

I made small ones of these to take to a social event and they were quickly snapped up with many requests for the recipe. When I returned home I realised I had forgotten to put the sweet potato in! I made them again but had run out of curry powder and they still tasted good. I’m going to make them again with all the ingredients listed so I can see what the actual recipe tastes like. Thanks so much. 😀

ValentinaMay 15, 2017, 4:26 pm

GeorgiaMay 16, 2017, 10:56 am

I used quinoa flakes instead of quinoa, and it seems to make the batter runnier. I tried adding flour and bread crumbs but it didn’t seem to reach the same consistency as yours. It also tastes great with rosemary and chilli instead of the bother herbs.

SarahJune 12, 2017, 6:12 pm

Lovely recipe…thank you.
I roll my burgers in some coconut flour and then fry them in coconut oil…delicious 😊

• CaseyAugust 19, 2017, 7:23 pm

  Sounds yum!

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Suzan VasicaSeptember 9, 2017, 11:24 pm

My processor was waaaaay fuller than yours once u put everything in. Therefore just wouldn’t mash. Maybe froze peas weren’t a good idea. Or is there an order of ingredients? Was super hard to mash. The bottom only really got mashed. In the end did most by hand by pushing it down and and trying to do in batches lol But anyway got em done and they’re gonna be cooked up at lunch time on the bbq. I’m thinking they’ll be amazi g and please the vegans and vegetarians in my family today. Oh I left out the dreaded coriander. Lol

KristieSeptember 13, 2017, 6:00 pm

This is literally my first vegan recipe was I am learning. I am not a big veggie lover and neither is my son so I chose this recipe hoping it might mask some of the veggie taste lol. I forgot the parsley (oops), didn’t have paprika, and used over 1/2 a tsp ground coriander seed. It made 8 patties and I can’t believe how much I liked them!! My son who hates all veggies but corn even said I can make them again. My only note is they had a strong pea taste so if you don’t like peas you might want to back off the peas a bit. My quinoa was mush which didn’t matter but I’d love to know where I went wrong with that. Thank you for this seriously awesome recipe for this non-veggie lovin new vegan gal. 😂

DawnSeptember 18, 2017, 12:47 am

HI!
For some reason my patties came out sticky…like not firm..??

RachaelSeptember 21, 2017, 8:00 am

Hi Casey,
These smell delicious but they’re still very mushy once cooked. I read through the comments and saw a reference to the quinoa measurement. It says 1 cup cooked but you mentioned 1 cup uncooked in the comments. Should it be 1 cup uncooked so it turns into 2/3 cups cooked?
Thank you

JoyceSeptember 29, 2017, 10:04 pm

My husband and I can’t eat corn in any form. Can we simply increase the other ingredients to make up the 1 cup of corn? Perhaps just add 1 cup of breadcrumbs instead?

CarolineMarch 15, 2019, 7:44 pm

Hi. Can I substitute acorn squash instead of sweet potato? I can’t wait to try this recipe!