For vegetarians and vegans alike, it can be difficult to find meat-free burgers that are both healthy and tasty. These hearty dishes demonstrate that there are indeed a number of DIY and pre-made meatless burger options out there.
For quite some time, many commercial veggie patties were processed, dehydrated and bland. However, recently companies have begun putting more focus on creating better tasting vegetarian and vegan options. For example, consumers can now purchase store-bought patties that are packed with nutritious superfoods and free from artificial filters. There are also bite-sized veggie burger options that provide a perfect meat-free appetizer for any party.
For those who are more ambitious, there is also the option of making your own meat-free patty. Some DIY burger recipes include patties made from healthy ingredients such as chickpeas, quinoa and sweet potatoes. Other recipes ditch the idea of a patty altogether and instead opt for a filling made from vegetables or even juice pulp.
While meat-free burgers may not be everyone's cup of tea, a growing number of health-consious consumers are interested in purchasing and consuming meatless burger alternatives.
20 Examples of Meat-Free Burgers
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Meatless Mediterranean Burgers
MorningStar's Cilantro-Avocado Recipe Features a Chickpea Burger
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Vegan Burger Hybrids
Ms. Vegan's 'Cheesy Mac Bun Burger' is a Meatless Mash-Up
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Juice Pulp Burgers
Shake Shack's Juice Pulp Veggie Burger Redefines Patty Meat
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Japanese Rice Burgers
Lotteria's Mongolian Bowl Burger Provides Bites Filled with Carbohydrates
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Southwestern Veggie Burgers
This Quinoa Burger Patty is Tasty and Good for You
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Meatless Beet Burgers
This Vegan Recipe is an Alternative to the Classic Beef-Made Meal
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Peanut Veggie Burgers
These Spicy Thai Peanut Veggie Burgers Bring the Vegetarians to the Cookout
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Lettuce Wrap Burgers
This Grain-Free BBQ Alternative Includes a Broccoli and Sweet Potato Burger
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Bite-Sized Vegan Burgers
Gardein's Tiny Veggie Burgers Taste Like Chick'n
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Vegan Berry Burgers
The Fugazim is a Great Vegetarian Burger Option That's Full of Flavor
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Savory Superfood Burgers
This Quinoa Sweet Potato Burger Recipe is Served with a Yogurt Sauce
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Spicy Chickpea Burgers
This Vegetarian Burger Recipe is Extra Crunchy and has Chipotle Ketchup
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Deep-Fried Cheese Patties
KFC India Released a Deep-Fried Paneer Patty
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Healthy Cheddar Burgers
Iamafood Blog's Broccoli Cheddar Burger is Garnished With Steamed Veggies
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Green Superfood Burgers
Dr. Praeger's Healthy Burgers Are Loaded with Leafy Greens, Quinoa & Hemp
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Spicy Veggie Sliders
These Black Bean Butternut Vegetarian Sliders Come With Chipotle Ketchup
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Hearty Beefless Sliders
The Gardein Beefless Sliders Pack a Protein-Filled Punch
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Bleeding Vegetarian Cheeseburgers
This Hyper-Realistic Veggie Burger Has a Blood-Like Appearance
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Minty Veggie Burgers
This Delicious Veggie Burger Patty is Made from Hummus and Mint
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Festive Turkey Burgers
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Pink Breakfast Burgers
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Shapeable Plant-Based Meats
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Sharable Tiny Cheeseburgers
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Enhanced Superfood Fries
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Plant-Based Travel Station Burgers
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Clean-Label Vegan Sausages
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Plant-Based Meat Pizzas
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Caramelized Onion Turkey Patties
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Hot Pot-Flavored Burgers
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Chunky Burger-Flavored Soups
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Pre-Seasoned Plant-Based Meats
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Vegetarian Bean-Based Burgers
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Collaborative Plant-Based Nuggets
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Triple-Cut Beef Burgers
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Meaty Onion-Topped Burgers
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Veggie-Forward Handheld Snacks
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Vegetarian-Friendly Gravies
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Transitional Hot Dogs
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Melty Meaty Pizzeria Burgers
These Pizza Hut Japan Burgers are Limited-Edition
Burger Cookout-Themed Pizzas
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Extra-Meaty Restaurant Burgers
Applebee's Whole Lotta Bacon Burger is Packed with Meat
Plant-Based Meatball Trees
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Plant-Based Meat Diner Partnerships
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Bulk Plant-Based Burger Packs
Beyond Burger Family Packs are Arriving at Costco
Charitable Pride Month Burgers
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Heart-Healthy Digital Cookbooks
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Indulgent Plant-Based Patties
Impossible Foods' Indulgent Burger Patties are Bold and Gourmet
Upcycled Meat Alternatives
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Crispy-Fried Zucchini Burgers
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Kid-Friendly Plant-Based Foods
These Impossible Foods Products are Protein-Packed and Meat-Free
Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives
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Vegan LATAM Fast-Food Restaurants
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Versatile Meat Alternatives
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Plant-Based Sausage Links
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Regenerative Meat Burgers
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Make-at-Home Rice Burgers
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Heart-Healthy Hot Dogs
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Piquant Plant-Based Patties
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QSR-Inspired Grocery Products
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Plant-Based Picnic Packs
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Fermented Plant-Based Steaks
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Smoked Cantaloupe Burgers
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Emissions-Minded Food Campaigns
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Mycelium-Based Meatless Products
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Oktoberfest-Inspired Beef Burgers
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Aromatic Plant-Based Sausages
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Plant-Based Kebab Skewers
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Veggie-Packed Fries
Dr. Praeger’s Veggie Fries Have One Full Serving of Vegetables
One-Ingredient Plant-Based Meats
TerraMeat Plant-Based Chick’n Comes in a Powdered Form
Plant-Based Asian Cuisine Bites
Nasoya Plantspired Plant-Based Chick’n Bites Come in Two Flavors
Autumnal Burger Restaurant Menus
The Burgerville Fall Menu Puts Seasonal Flavors in the Spotlight
Celebratory Oktoberfest Burgers
The Burgerville Oktoberfest Burger is Available for a Short While
Chef-Approved Plant-Based Meats
These Redefine Meat Products are Arriving in the European Market
Vegan Veggie Fries
These Frozen Fries Offer a Copious Helping Of Vegetables
Piquant Plant-Based Patties
NotChicken Spicy Patties Feature a Fiery Habanero Kick
Clean-Label Veggie Sausages
Beyond Meat Sun Sausages Contain Just a Gram of Saturated Fat Per Link
Street Food-Inspired Burger Balls
Frostkrone Burger Balls are Ready in 15-Minutes
Seitan-Based Vegan Steaks
This Plant-Based Steak is Crafted With Low-Fat Wheat Gluten
Umami Mushroom Patties
The Actual Truffle Burger Celebrates the Taste of Vegetables
Semi-Finished Plant-Based Beef Products
These BENEO Beef Alternatives Come in Two Varieties
Ready-to-Eat Vegan Meals
These Jar-Borne Warm Meals Are Nutritious and Deliciously Meat-Free
Whole Food Protein Bites
VIvera Protein Bites Come in Three Plant-Based Varieties
Yeast Protein Egg Alternatives
This revyve Egg Replacer Enhances Plant-Based Burger Texture
Free-From Vegan Beef Products
endori Vegan Beef Has a Familiar Taste and Texture
Pizza Brand Burger Menus
Happy Joe's Pizza Has a New Happy Joe’s Pizza Burger Menu
Mushroom-Based Restaurant Burgers
The Beef Free Boy from The Beefy Boys is Vegan-Friendly
Mushroom-Based Meatless Steaks
Green Rebel Foods' Beefless Steak is Made with Shiitake Mushrooms
Meat-Free Frozen Appetizers
These Plant Up Plant-Based Frozen Appetizers are Arriving in Canada
Plant-Based Pepperoni Slices
Plantaway is Adding New Plant-Based Pepperoni and Sausages
Authentic Plant-Based Steaks
Chunk Foods is Launching Two New Products
Grab-and-Go Meatless Steaks
Pukka's Vegan No Steak Slice is Ready to Enjoy Anywhere, Hot or Cold
Heart-Healthy Plant-Based Meats
Beyond Meat Plant-Based Crumbles Have an Improved New Recipe
Protein-Rich Plant-Based Meatballs
Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Meatballs Have 21-Grams of Protein
Plant-Derived Smash Burgers
This Delicious Smash Burger is Crafted From Peas and Fava Beans
Savory Veggie Croquettes
Desserts Inspired HappyVore's Multi-Sensory Croq’Coulis
Plant-Based Bacon Crumbles
The Barvecue Crumbled Bacon Toppings are Crafted from Plants
Scottish Cheddar Burgers
The Seriously Cheese Burgers Have a Melty Center and Crispy Exterior
Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers
Freddy's New Grilled Cheese Steakburger is Instant Comfort Food
Restaurant-Inspired Smash Burgers
The SMASHED BUBBA Burger is Easy to Prepare at Home
Jalapeño-Spiced Plant-Based Burgers
The Spicy Beyond Burger Jalapeño is Juicy and Flavorful
Pretzel Bun Steakburgers
Freddy's Has a New Pretzel Bacon BBQ Steakburger as of June 21, 2023
Blended Game Meat Burgers
The Arby's Big Game Burger is Made with Venison, Elk and Ground Beef
Health-Certified Plant-Based Crumbles
Beyond Meat's New Beef Crumble Recipe is ADA-Approved
Vegan Holiday Feast Meals
Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill Have New Holiday Feast Meals
Plant-Based Beef Patties
This Launches the New Plant-Based Beef Burgers with High Protein
Eco Fast Food Meals
PLNT Burger's Cool Kids Meal Inspires Kids to Make Different Meal Choices
Cheese-Stuffed Beef Patties
Juicy Lucy Burgers are Filled with the Equivalent of Two Cheese Slices
Vegan Veggie Sausages
Plant Provisions Offers a Line of Plant-Based Veggie Sausages and Slices
Loaded Maitake Mushroom Burgers
This Konya wa Maitake Burger Features 200-Grams of Mushrooms
Meatless Turkey Alternatives
OMV! Vegan No Turkey Features a Crispy "Skin" Coating
Meat-Free Protein Pots
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Birria-Inspired Beef Burgers
PINCHO's Birria Burger Features 16-Hour Braised Beef Birria
Meat-Free Breakfast Patties
Trader Joe's Meatless Breakfast Sausage Patties are 100% Vegan
QSR Vegetarian Menus
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Lentil-Infused Mushroom Sausages
These Plant-Based Sausages Offer a High-Protein Grilling Solution
Cheesy Patty Melt Burgers
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Plant-Based Cheese Formulations
Daiya Introduces New Vegan Pizza Recipe with Enhanced Texture
Soy Protein Luncheon Meats
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Meaty Chili-Topped Burgers
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Tempeh-Based Meatless Minces
Good Health Farm's Swimple Swap for Beef is Made from Tempeh
Slightly Spicy Cheese Burgers
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Back-to-School Burger Promotions
The Deliveroo Students Boost Burger Supports University Students
Hybrid Jackfruit Burgers
The Beef & Jackfruit Burger Boasts Less Saturated Fat & Cholesterol
High-Quality Plant-Based Burgers
jack & annie's® Plant-Based Burgers are Arriving at Smashburger
Shelf-Stable Plant-Based Taco Fillings
Tacotarian Plant-Based Birria is Made with Beyond Meat
Stackable Vegan Burger Patties
The Beyond Stack Burger Has a Rustic, Smash Style Format
Limited-Edition Meatless Sandwiches
PLNT Burger's Chik’n Parm Promotes Sustainable Choices
Meatless Chicken Minces
VFC's Vegan-Friendly Chicken Mince is Protein-Rich & Low in Saturated Fat
Protein-Packed Meatless Nuggets
Tyson Foods Has Launched Its First Line Of Plant-Based Nuggets
Low-Cal High-Protein Chicken Burgers
The BUBBA Burger Chicken Burger is a First from the Brand
Umami-Flavored Burgers
Habit Burger Grill Debuts the Korean Bbq Charburger
Cost-Conscious Jackfruit Products
Biff's Creates Competitively Priced Alternatives to Alt Meat
Veggie-Forward Deli Slices
Plant Provisions' Plant-Based Meats are Free from Soy or Gluten Fillers
Hearty Bacon-Packed Burgers
Applebee's Launches the New Whole Lotta Bacon Burger
Juicy Plant-Powered Steaks
Chunk Foods Makes Whole-Cut Alt Meats with Fermentation
Nature-Inspired Vegan Burgers
The Next Level Summer Adventure Trio Has Landed at Next Level Burger
Delectable Veggie Burgers
These Frozen Burgers Are Offered In Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Varieties
Egg-Free Breakfast Sandwich
Next Level Burger is Introducing a New Just Breakfast Sandwich
Veggie-Forward Sliders
The BBQ Black Bean & Sweet Potato Slider Patties Feature Six Veggies
Ready-to-Cook Seasoned Sliders
Heck Mini Burgers Come in Packs of Nine with Three Varieties
Brioche Bun BBQ Burgers
Arby's is Introducing a New BBQ Bacon Burger
Crunchy Veggie Burgers
Dr. Praeger’s Two New Burgers Cook to Golden, Crispy Perfection
Competitively Priced Plant-Based Meats
These vEEF Products are Priced the Same or Less Than Meat
Ready-to-Cook One-Ingredient Burgers
Verde Farms Organic Beef Burgers are Ready for the Barbecue
Crispy Jalapeño Popper Burgers
The Fatburger Jalapeño Popper Menu Items Ratchet Up the Heat
Plant-Based Mushroom Balls
Shroomeats' Balls are Made with Just Six Simple Ingredients
Naturally Smoked Plant-Based Sausages
Vegami's Plant-Based Salami Celebrates Simple Veggies
Protein-Packed Meatless Meatballs
Meatless Meatballs from Trader joe's Arrive with a umami flavor
Microwavable Vegan Burger Patties
These Protein-Packed Patties Take Only 60 Seconds to Prepare
Meat-Free White Sausages
This Plant-Powered Bavarian Sausage is Being Released For Oktoberfest
Bun-Free Burger Options
Clean Eatz is Adding a New Bunless Burger Served with Sweet Potato Fries
Meatless Steak Pies
Pukka's Delectable Vegan Meat Pies Make Use Of Tender Soy Protein
Plant-Powered Steak Sandwiches
This Vegan Steak Sandwich is Available At 'Neat Burger' In Nolita
Quarter-Pound Meatless Patties
MorningStar Farms' Steakhouse Style Burger is Rich in Plant Protein
Classic Recipe Plant-Based Meats
These New Me-at Products Come in Three Varieties