Whether you’re vegetarian, cooking for a mixed crowd or simply looking to add more plant-based meals to your barbecue, today’s veggie burgers offer something for everyone. From hearty bean burgers to patties that closely mimic beef, these are some of our favourite plant-based burgers to throw on the grill this summer.
Meat-Style Plant-Based Burgers
TMRW Burger
TMWR
This Canadian-made burger combines pea protein, quinoa and kidney beans into a hearty patty that grills beautifully. The brand also offers a versatile plant-based mince for tacos, pasta sauces and other ground-beef recipes.
Beyond Burger Plant-Based Burgers
Beyond Burger
One of the closest plant-based alternatives to beef, Beyond Burger delivers a juicy texture and savoury flavour that’s designed for the grill. The latest recipe uses avocado oil and a blend of pea, lentil and faba bean proteins.
Impossible Burger Patties
Impossible
Made with soy and potato protein, Impossible Burger is known for its meaty texture and signature “bleeding” effect, making it a favourite for anyone craving a classic burger experience without the beef.
Veggie Burgers
President's Choice Black Bean, Corn and Sweet Potato Burger
President's Choice
Made in Canada, these black bean, corn and sweet potato burgers have a mild Southwestern kick and are a great choice if you prefer vegetables over meat-style alternatives
Mexican 3 Bean Vegetarian Gourmet Burger
VG Gourmet
Made in Quebec, these artisan burgers are packed with beans, vegetables and herbs instead of highly processed ingredients. With varieties like Quinoa & Chickpea and Sweet Potato & Black Bean, they’re a hearty, flavourful option.
Miso Tofu Burgers
Farm Boy
Made with tofu and seasoned with savoury miso, this flavourful burger is perfect for anyone who prefers a vegetable-forward patty. Serve it with crunchy slaw, pickled vegetables or spicy mayo.bles or spicy mayo.
Make Your Own Veggie Burgers
Prefer to make your burgers from scratch? These homemade recipes are packed with vegetables, beans and bold flavour.
Cumin Lime Black Bean Burgers
Nielsen has all sorts of opinions, particularly when it comes to veggie burgers. If she’s making one from scratch, it’s going to be the soft and squishy kind. No dry veggie burgers here! She’s also firmly committed to the kind that are weeknight doable. No additional cooking—just blend, pat and fry.
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White Bean and Swiss Chard Veggie Burgers
The main ingredients in Jeanine Donofrio's nutrient-packed veggie burgers are butter beans and Swiss Chard. The burgers need to chill overnight, then brown in a cast-iron skillet before being cooked in the oven.
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Butternut Squash and Black Bean Burgers
An easy veggie burger recipe starring butternut squash, black beans and spinach, from Brooklyn-based cookbook author Lukas Volger.
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Beet and Hazelnut Veggie Burgers
Lukas Volger's recipe for easy and crowd-pleasing meat-free burgers, made with beets, carrots and hazelnuts.
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