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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Vegetarian Main Dishes

    Tomato Basil Veggie Burgers By Oh My Veggies.com

    Published: May 20, 2015 · by Nicole · Updated: Mar 4, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Photos by Emily Caruso

    Tomato, basil and mozzarella sandwiches and veggie burgers are two vegetarian staples on restaurant menus. This recipe is what happens when you combine the two into one mind-blowing sandwich.

    Yes, I said mind-blowing. Because it's really really good. First, you have the burger patty. The concentrated flavors of tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes make for a boldly flavored veggie burger; this is not a burger that tastes like beans or quinoa or oats! Breadcrumbs and cheese add even more deliciousness, in addition to helping bind the patties together. Because homemade veggie burgers are a little bit delicate, they're baked in the oven until lightly browned and slightly crisp on the edges—although if you've got a hankering for a grilled burger, you can bake these until they're set and then transfer them to the grill to finish cooking.

    Tomato Basil Veggie Burgers
    Then we've got the toppings. It's like caprese on a bun! I like using slices of fresh mozzarella, but provolone works too; melt that on your burger, then add a slice of tomato and basil leaves. The pièce de résistance is a balsamic reduction drizzled over the top—to make it, bring about a cup of balsamic vinegar to a boil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and let it cook until thickened and sweet. And if you're not a vinegar fan, no worries--a dollop of basil pesto or garlic aïoli works too.

    Tomato Basil Veggie Burger Recipe

    Tomato Basil Veggie Burgers

    These caprese-inspired burgers are the perfect summer dinner.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Course: Main Course, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: Tomato Basil Veggie Burgers, vegetarian burgers, veggie burger recipe, veggie burgers
    Servings: 4 burgers
    Calories: 164kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ⅓ cup torn basil leaves
    • ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • ¼ cup dried breadcrumbs
    • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 egg lightly beaten
    • For serving: 4 burger buns ciabatta rolls are perfect, fresh basil leaves, tomato slices, balsamic reduction or pesto, sliced fresh mozzarella or provolone
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
    • Puree 1 cup of beans with ¼ cup of sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, tomato paste, and garlic powder in the small bowl of a food processor.
    • Put remaining beans in a medium bowl and mash them a little bit with a fork. Stir in the bean-tomato mixture, basil leaves, cheeses, breadcrumbs, and remaining tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste, then fold in the beaten egg.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the burger mixture into 4 mounds on the baking sheet, then shape each mound into a patty. Bake the burgers until they’re lightly browned on the outside and feel dry to the touch in the center, 20-25 minutes.
    • Serve the patties on buns, with your choice of toppings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 212mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 399IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jennifer @ Delicious Everyday says

      May 21, 2015 at 4:36 am

      That burger looks seriously delicious!!! Amazing photo too!

      Reply
    2. Jean says

      May 21, 2015 at 3:24 pm

      That looks amazing! Can they be made ahead and frozen? I would like to take them on a trip with me. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Jenny says

        August 29, 2017 at 2:43 am

        Just curious is you tried freezing them?

        Reply
    3. Donna says

      August 17, 2015 at 5:07 pm

      I just made this (well almost, I tweaked it a bit) and it was gorgeous. Seriously tasty and very satisfying. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Kiersten Frase says

        August 18, 2015 at 1:14 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Danielle says

      September 15, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      Made these and loved them! I used basil pesto and arugula as toppings, which worked well. Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • Kiersten Frase says

        September 18, 2015 at 7:42 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed them - thanks for your comment!

        Reply
    5. Nishy says

      September 20, 2015 at 7:45 am

      Hi there. Made these for dinner tonight and they were amazing!! My dearest bf (who is a vegetarian and quite a foodie) couldn't compliment it enough! Almost didn't want to pack leftover patties for his lunch tomorrow lol. Next time I'm making a double batch for sure! Going on our permanent rotation!

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      • Kiersten Frase says

        September 23, 2015 at 8:25 pm

        Thank you for your comment - I'm so glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    6. Cassandra says

      February 27, 2018 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      This is was delicious!! Definitely would make it again! The consistency is a little mushy, so I would actually suggest baking it longer than instructed. However, the flavour profile was yum! 🙂

      Reply

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