
08/04/2025
Ultimate Vegan Double Cheeseburger
Ingredients
For the patties:
1 can (15 oz) black beans or chickpeas, drained and mashed
½ cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
½ cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 5 tbsp water (flax egg)
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
For the cheese:
Store-bought vegan cheddar slices (e.g. Violife, Follow Your Heart, Chao)
or
Homemade vegan cheese sauce:
1 cup peeled/diced boiled potato
½ cup carrot
¼ cup nutritional yeast
¼ cup plant milk
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and a dash of garlic/onion powder
Burger fixings:
2 soft vegan burger buns
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion (optional)
Ketchup, mustard, or vegan mayo
Instructions
🍔 Make the patties:
Mix flaxseed and water in a small bowl. Let sit for 5–10 mins to thicken.
In a large bowl, mash the beans, then mix in the rice, breadcrumbs, seasonings, tomato paste, and flax egg.
Form into 4 thin patties.
Cook in a skillet with a bit of oil over medium heat for 4–5 minutes on each side until browned.
🧀 Add cheese:
In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of vegan cheese and cover the pan with a lid to melt.
🍞 Toast buns:
Lightly toast burger buns in the pan or toaster.
🧑🍳 Assemble:
Place one patty with cheese on the bottom bun.
Add desired toppings and sauces.
Stack the second patty with cheese on top.
Close the bun and serve hot!