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    Home > Recipe Index > Main Dishes > The BEST Gluten Free Veggie Burgers (Quick & Easy!)

    The BEST Gluten Free Veggie Burgers (Quick & Easy!)

    Published: May 12, 2021 · Modified: Apr 20, 2022 by Nicki Sizemore · This post may contain affiliate links

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    A Gluten free veggie burger on a plate topped with avocado, tomato, lettuce and sriracha mayo.
    A Gluten free veggie burger on a plate topped with avocado, tomato, lettuce and sriracha mayo.

    These gluten free veggie burgers are packed with vegetables and protein but taste downright indulgent. They're the perfect meal when you're craving something soul-satisfying but healthy. Best of all, the streamlined recipe is super easy to make using minimal ingredients and steps! (Don't miss the step-by-step video below.)

    A gluten free veggie burger on a plate, topped with avocado, tomato and lettuce.

    Ingredients:

    These easy gluten free veggie burgers are made with beets and sweet potatoes. Garlic, scallions, cumin and coriander give the burgers an incredible flavor, and the patties are bound with chickpeas, chickpea flour and an egg (making them gluten free and grain free - see below for a vegan variation).

    The ingredients for the gluten free veggie burger recipe arranged on a work surface with labels.

    How to make gluten free veggie burgers:

    Most veggie burger recipes involve a million ingredients, several skillets and a ton of steps. Guess what? This gluten free veggie burger recipe gets mixed up in minutes in the food processor with no pre-cooking of ingredients. It's perfect for busy weeknights.

    • In a food processor, chop garlic and scallions. Add diced (raw) sweet potatoes, beets and chickpeas, and pulse until very finely chopped.
    Process shot showing the ingredients for the gluten free veggie burgers in a food processor.
    Process shot showing the ingredients for the veggie beet burgers chopped up in a food processor.
    • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in lemon juice, cumin, coriander, a beaten egg and chickpea flour (or brown rice flour). Season with salt and pepper.
    Process shot showing a hand stirring chickpea flour and an egg into the veggie burger mixture in a bowl.
    • Form the mixture into 4 patties (you can do this step up to 1 day in advance).
    Four uncooked beet burger patties on a plate.
    • Cook the veggie burgers in a nonstick skillet until they're golden brown on the bottom. Flip the patties over, cover the pan, and cook until browned on the other side.
    Four cooked veggie burgers in a skillet.

    Serving suggestions

    Serve these beet and sweet potato burgers in soft buns (these paleo buns are pictured in this post) with avocados, tomatoes and lettuce (or your favorite fixings). To take them over the top, slather them with a quick and easy Sriracha Mayo - SO GOOD!

    A small bowl of sriracha mayo.

    Vegan variation

    For a vegan veggie burger you can omit the egg. The patties just won’t be as sturdy and will be more of a knife and fork situation, but they'll still taste delicious.

    A gluten free veggie beet burger on a plate with two bites removed.

    FAQs

    Can you make the veggie burgers ahead?

    Yes! The veggie burger patties (uncooked) can be made up to 1 day in advance, and the cooked burgers can be frozen for up to 2 months.

    How do you freeze beet burgers?

    Let the burgers cool, then store them in an airtight container (or zip-top freezer bag) between sheets of parchment or wax paper (to prevent them from sticking to one another). Reheat the burgers in a toaster oven or regular oven until warmed through.

    How do you make a veggie burger moist?

    The secret to a moist veggie burger is to omit the grains, which can dry them out (these grain-free veggie burgers are bound with just an egg and chickpea flour). Also, using raw vegetables in the patties (instead of cooked veggies) provides liquid, ensuring the burgers turn out tender and moist.

    A hand grabbing a veggie burger.

    Tips for this recipe:

    • You can swap out the chickpeas for other beans, such as white beans or black beans.
    • You can swap out the chickpea flour for brown rice flour. 
    • You'll need a food processor for this recipe. Any large processor will do the job!
    • Be sure to cook the burgers in a non-stick skillet so that they don't stick. This Scan Pan is my favorite, as it has a teflon-free, scratch proof surface. 
    • A thin fish spatula works well for turning the burgers.
    • For a vegan veggie burger you can omit the egg—the patties just won’t be as sturdy and will be more of a knife and fork situation (but they'll still taste delicious).
    • It's best to use a soft bun, as the burgers are tender. These paleo buns are shown in the photos above.
    • Serve the burgers with this Creamy Sriracha Mayo.
    • Use the leftover sweet potato in a soup, or slice it into fries and roast it!
    • For another veggie burger variation, try these Quinoa & White Bean Burgers.

    *This post contains Amazon and other affiliate links to products I use and love (from which I earn income, at no cost to you). Thank you or supporting From Scratch Fast!

    Side dishes to pair with the burgers:

    • Homemade Baked Oven French Fries with Parmesan and Herbs
    • Quick & Simple French Green Salad (with Video)
    • Quick & Easy Homemade Red Cabbage Coleslaw with Sweet Corn
    • Life Changing Grilled Potatoes Recipe

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    A gluten free beet and sweet potato burger topped with sriracha mayo sauce.
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    Gluten Free Veggie Burgers with Sriracha Mayo

    This streamlined veggie burger recipe comes together quickly with minimal steps.  The burgers are stuffed with sweet potatoes, beets and chickpeas, and are flavored with garlic, cumin and coriander.  They’re bound with chickpea flour (or rice flour) and an egg, making them gluten free and grain free. For a vegan version you can omit the egg—the patties won’t be as sturdy and will be more of a knife and fork situation (but will still taste delicious). I serve the burgers with a quick and creamy Sriracha Mayo, which is also awesome on sandwiches and fries. In fact, my favorite way to serve the burgers is with roasted sweet potato fries with extra sauce for dipping! If you’re sensitive to garlic you can omit it from the recipe.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy veggie burger recipe, gluten free veggie burgers, veggie burger recipe
    Servings: 4 people
    Author: Nicki Sizemore

    Ingredients

    • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
    • 2 green onions, coarsely chopped
    • 1 cup diced peeled sweet potato (about ½ small potato)
    • ½ cup diced peeled beet (about 1 small beet)
    • ½ cup drained and rinsed chickpeas
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • Salt & freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • ½ cup (55 grams) chickpea flour or rice flour
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • Soft buns, for serving
    • Sriracha Mayo, for serving (recipe link in header)
    • Avocado slices, spinach and tomato slices, for serving

    Instructions

    • In a food processor with the motor running, drop the garlic cloves through the feed tube to chop. Add the green onions and process to chop. Add the sweet potato, beet and chickpeas, and pulse until very finely chopped, about 15-20 pulses. Transfer to a bowl, and add the lemon juice, cumin, and coriander. Season generously with salt and pepper. Fold in the egg, followed by the chickpea flour. Form the mixture into 4 half-inch thick patties.
    • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the burgers and cook until browned and crisp on the bottom, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook, covered, until browned on the other side, about 3-4 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly. Serve the burgers on buns with sriracha mayo, avocado, spinach and tomato slices.

    Notes

    Do Ahead: The uncooked burger patties can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day. The cooked burgers can be frozen for up to 2 months, separated by pieces of parchment or wax paper. Reheat the burgers in a toaster oven (or regular oven) until warmed through. 
    Tips:
    • You can swap out the chickpeas for other beans, such as white beans or black beans.
    • You can swap out the chickpea flour for brown rice flour. 
    • You'll need a food processor for this recipe. Any large processor will do the job!
    • Be sure to cook the burgers in a non-stick skillet so that they don't stick. This Scan Pan is my favorite, as it has a teflon-free, scratch proof surface. 
    • A thin fish spatula works well for turning the burgers.
    • It's best to use a soft bun, as the burgers are quite tender. These paleo buns are shown in the photos above.
    • Use the leftover sweet potato in a soup, or slice it into fries and roast it!
    • For another veggie burger variation, try these Quinoa & White Bean Burgers.

    More Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes

    • Baked Butternut Squash Pasta Recipe with Ricotta & Sage
    • Easy Sausage Baked Pasta with Ricotta (One Skillet!)
    • Ultimate Whole Smoked Chicken Recipe (Traeger Smoked Chicken)
    • Juicy Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken

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    Comments

    1. Kris says

      February 18, 2022 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      These are the best veggie burgers, I make them every few weeks. I bought a food processor just so I could make them. Thank you Nicki!

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        February 19, 2022 at 9:34 am

        Hi Kris, thank you for your comment, and I’m so glad to hear!!

        Reply
    2. MissyG says

      October 04, 2020 at 2:44 am

      I keep seeing buns on some of these sandwiches (these recipes look amazing btw), but I am not seeing a gluten free bun recipe anywhere on your site. Am I looking in the wrong area?

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        October 04, 2020 at 11:01 am

        Hi Missy! I don't actually have a gluten free bun recipe at this time (I've tested a ton of recipes, but none have lived up to my standards... yet!). All of the buns you see are store-bought, and most are not gluten free (my husband and oldest daughter eat gluten, and those buns photograph so much better). However, my current favorite GF bun is Schar ciabatta rolls, which have a great flavor and tender texture (I just wish they were bigger!). But stay tuned, I haven't given up on GF buns!

        Reply
    3. Dave says

      January 23, 2020 at 11:54 pm

      5 stars
      I loved the flavor of these and they made a really tasty veggie burger. Would there be a way to make them a bit more firm? They didn't fall apart or anything, but I wish they had a little more chew to them like a meat burger. This was a really good recipe and I appreciate you sharing it.

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        January 24, 2020 at 9:38 am

        Hi Dave, thank you for reaching out, and I'm so glad that you liked the veggie burgers! I was aiming for a grain-free burger with this recipe, but you could try adding cooked quinoa to firm the patties up. Alternatively, you could try these white bean and quinoa burgers instead, which are firmer in texture. https://fromscratchfast.com/quinoa-burgers/ Happy cooking!!

        Reply
    4. cakespy says

      July 11, 2017 at 11:35 am

      Awesome recipe! I can't wait to try it - I LOVE beets but never would have thought to make patties like this. Inspiring!

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        July 12, 2017 at 6:19 pm

        Thanks so much, and I hope you like them!!!

        Reply

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