The perfect burger is all about balance: saucy, succulent, with a crispy cut-through element, and a soft bread or crisp lettuce bun to soak up all that goodness.
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There is so much goodness in this burger – sweet potatoes, mushrooms and millet form the base. Dates and maple syrup add a hint of sweetness, which is a nice contrast to the smoky chipotle, while lime, coriander and cumin add punchy flavour and bring these burgers to a whole other level.
Maple-chipotle sweet potato burger Source: Heather Poire
We don't ever want to find out. Grilled miso eggplant and haloumi make sensational sliders and you can also throw in some of your favourite pickles for added tang.
Source: Dan Freene
Complete with a homemade special sauce, juicy mushroom and melted cheese, this burger ticks all the boxes and is packed with veggies. Have the serviettes handy!
Mushroom falafel burgers Source: Shane Delia's Recipe For Life
Black beans are revered in Latin cuisine for their meaty, earthy flavour and teamed up with quinoa they make a hearty filler. Feel free to flavour the patties however you like, but don’t forget the chipotle chilli - its smoky heat brings the whole dish together. Get this recipe here
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Vegetarian Mexican black bean and quinoa burgers Source: Sharyn Cairns
Made with grated beetroot and hearty brown lentils, this burger is so good it'll complete flip any hesitation you may have when it comes to cooked lentils.
Source: Bondi Harvest
There's something about grilled portobello mushrooms. They're big, chewy and actually strikingly burger-looking and when heated they release moisture and becomes all flavourful and juicy. Topped with guac, this recipe puts ripe peaches to excellent use.
Portobello peach burgers Source: Johanna Frenkel
Make a double-batch of these red quinoa patties and you'll be cheering when you can't get your head around dinnertime plans. They work wonders alongside roasted spiced pumpkin and for the vegans out there, simply replace the yoghurt with tomato chutney or salsa.
A veggie burger can be just as good as the meaty options. Source: Benito Martin
Soak your broad beans overnight and ground the allspice to allow maximum flavour to sing through these spiced balls. Pita bread, burger bun, focaccia or sourdough wield your bread choice as you wish.
Want more meat-free inspo? Check out our vegetarian collection here.
