Vegan Cheeseburger Recipe (Healthy & Delicious)

This vegan cheeseburger uses a hearty bean and mushroom patty with crisp salad, a soft bun and dairy-free cheese. It is filling, easy to customise and best cooked until the edges are browned.

Patty ingredients

• 1 cup cooked kidney or black beans
• 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms
• 1/2 cup oats or breadcrumbs
• 1 small onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper
• Oil, burger buns, lettuce, tomato and vegan cheese

Method

1. Cook mushrooms and onion until their moisture evaporates.
2. Mash beans roughly and mix with mushrooms, oats and seasoning.
3. Shape two patties and chill for 20 minutes.
4. Pan-fry in oil for 4–5 minutes per side.
5. Toast buns and build with salad, sauce and vegan cheese.

Do not overblend the mixture; a little texture keeps the patty satisfying. Refrigerate shaped patties for up to one day before cooking.