10 Veggie Burger Recipes That Will Convert Serious Meat Eaters

Portobello mushrooms make for a simple, clean, and delicious meat substitute due to their meaty quality. The combination of flavors in these balsamic portobello burgers sounds ideal for any Spring supper. Instead of goat cheese, garnish each bun with a flavored Tofutti spread.

These hearty veggie burgers are made with the goodness of sweet potatoes, black beans, millet, and corn. This burger weighs in well under 400 calories — even with its creamy avocado sauce.

Completely vegan and packed with vitamin A, this sweet potato, chickpea, and quinoa veggie burger is perfectly spiced and completely satisfying. At 202 calories per patty, you can add a 120-calorie whole-wheat bun and lettuce, tomato, and ketchup (34 calories) and still come in well under 500 calories.

The base of this caprese veggie burger is made with cannellini beans, mushrooms, and rolled oats, but it's flavored with fresh basil leaves and tomatoes straight from the vine. For 378 calories, this veggie burger offers nine grams of fiber and 20 grams of protein. And because it's low in calories, you'll have plenty of room for all the other BBQ faves you crave!

Surprise guests with these spicy black bean sliders. A dollop of lime yogurt and a few sweet potato fries make them an extraspecial veggie burger.

After pining away for the perfect homemade veggie burger, Alexandra met her match in this falafel-inspired bean burger. Quinoa and chickpeas serve as the hearty base, tons of spice and fresh produce are tossed into the mix, and everything gets tied together with a delicious tahini sauce.