Who says you have to choose between pizza and burgers? With vegan pizza burgers, you get the best of both worlds in one delicious meal. These burgers are packed with all the classic pizza flavors, like marinara sauce, melty vegan cheese, and your favorite toppings. Plus, they’re easy to make and perfect for a fun dinner or a casual get-together with friends.
Keep your pizza appetite paused while we guide you step-by-step to create your own vegan pizza burgers that are sure to impress. We’ll start by selecting the perfect vegan patty, whether it’s a hearty black bean burger or a savory mushroom patty. Next, we’ll show you how to add a simple, delicious marinara sauce and pick the best vegan cheese that melts beautifully. Finally, you’ll find the best tips on adding classic pizza toppings and also the most appetizing herbs.
When you’re done, you’ll have a vegan pizza burger that’s bursting with maximum flavor and ultimate enjoyment. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just spicing up a weeknight meal, these plant-based pizza burgers will be a hit!
While a typical burger features toppings such as tomatoes, onions, pickles, lettuce, and a slice of vegan cheese, pizza burgers require a different set of core elements. Here’s what they are!
Creating vegan pizza burgers is a delicious way to combine two of your favorite foods. With ingredients like chickpeas, bread crumbs, marinara sauce, and Italian spices, you’ll have a really fabulous and flavorful base. Add some vegan parmesan and your favorite toppings for a tasty, satisfying meal. Here’s how to get started:
Step 1: Prepare the Chickpea Mixture. Mash the chickpeas (this Instant Pot bean cooking guide is invaluable!) in a large bowl until mostly smooth with some chunks.
Sauté the shallots and garlic in a skillet until soft and translucent. Mix the sautéed shallots and garlic with the mashed chickpeas.
Step 2: Form the Patties. Add vegan parmesan, Italian seasonings, fresh parsley, bread crumbs, marinara, salt, and pepper to the chickpea mixture. Stir well to form a moldable dough, adjusting with oil or more bread crumbs as needed.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.
Then, Step 3: Cook the Patties. Coat the patties with additional bread crumbs and vegan parmesan if desired.
Heat oil in the skillet and cook the patties for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through.
Finally, Step 4: Assemble the Burgers. Toast the ciabatta buns until lightly golden. Lay parsley on the bottom half of each bun, top with a patty, red onion, warm marinara sauce, and additional vegan parmesan if desired.
The wonderful thing about these pizza burgers (aside from how delicious and cute they are) is how creative you can get with creating a meal with them. Below are just a few suggestions on how to best enjoy your brilliant burgers:
Yes! They will keep well in the fridge or freezer. When kept in an airtight container in the fridge, they’ll last 3-4 days. If freezing, allow to cool completely and stick in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months. When ready to heat up, be sure to defrost beforehand and throw onto your grill or pop into the oven.
They can! If you’re using beans as a base for your burgers, you’re not only getting healthy, plant-based protein, but also lots of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Plus, homemade, whole-food burgers made with beans or lentils have no preservatives and are extra satisfying.
A pizza burger is a combination of pizza (like these Valentine’s Day pizza bites!) and a burger, blending flavors and elements of both. Typically, it’s made of a bean or veggie burger patty topped with pizza sauce, vegan mozzarella cheese, and vegan pepperoni. But, you could also add other pizza toppings, such as vegan sausage. It’s usually served on a bun, sometimes toasted with garlic vegan butter for added flavor.
If you make this Pizza Burger recipe, please leave a star rating and let me know what you think in the comments below! I love reading your comments!
This recipe for pizza burgers was adapted from Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking by Dana Shultz © 2016.
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Wow this burger looks so good and I love pizza so I definitely know it tastes good! 🙂
YES! This burger is everything!
Love this healthy burger ! Very flavorful and satisfies the pizza lover as well!
Yum! I love pizza and burgers, so this is the perfect combination! Such a great flavor!
This looks so dreamy! I need to try it ASAP!
Love her recipes! Need to try this one!
What a creative way to make a burger! Yum!