Veggie Chorizo Burger

These spicy veggie chorizo burgers are perfect for grilling. Serve them with buns and your favorite toppings, like tomatoes, vegan mayo, and more!

If you have a hankering for veggie sandwiches, you might want to try this Vegan Philly Cheezsteak Sandwich or this Vegan Bulgogi.

A vegan chorizo burger sits on a plate with a plate of potato chips in the background.

I grew up in a small town in rural Missouri. Chorizo Burgers never quite made it to the menu there so that means today I’m publishing a recipe for Veggie Chorizo Burgers that I’ve never had in its original form. It seems odd to be adapting something that I’ve never tried. Can you rehabilitate that which was never habilitated in the first place? It’s deep stuff here, but I think we can get through this. My thought is this, I know great taste when I’m eating it and these spicy, tangy Veggie Chorizo Burgers are plum full of greatness.

I talk to myself a lot…but mostly when I think no one’s watching.  The other day I was deep in self-discussion when I turned to see my husband staring right at me. Where are my earbuds when I need them? At least then I could have pretended to be talking to someone else.

Oh well. He was thoroughly amused, and you know? Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself.

As you might be able to tell from the photos, we grilled these veggie burgers. A lot of homemade veggie burgers don’t hold up well on the grill, but these do. And adding a little bit of char to these mildly spicy burgers is just icing on the cake. Hmm, maybe I need to find a different metaphor. Pickles on a  burger?

I’ll keep working on it.

I made some hummus to use as the mayo – pick any hummus you like. It’s a perfect, healthy alternative to mayo.

Not only did my handsome hubby grill the burgers, but he also did a pretty good job as the model in these photos too!

Vegan Grilling Recipes

A vegan chorizo burger sits on a plate with a plate of potato chips in the background. There's another burger in the background too.

Summertime means grilling, so if you’re looking for a good veggie grillin’ burger, these Veggie Chorizo Burgers might just be the thing! You can find veggie chorizo in the refrigerated section of most health food stores. Just look in the section next to the tofu and faux lunch meats. And if you’re having family or friends over, these would be the burgers to serve. Your peeps might be surprised to learn veggie can taste so good!

A veggie chorizo burger sits on a plate with potato chips in the background.

Vegan Chorizo Burgers

If you're grilling this summer and looking for a good grill-worthy homemade veggie burger, these vegan chorizo burgers could be just the ticket!
5 from 2 votes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 432kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup black beans , drained
  • 10 oz vegan chorizo such as Yves Veggie Chorizo
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons dried chopped onions

Instructions

  • Add the black beans to a bowl and use a spoon to mash them.
  • Add the vegan chorizo, bread crumbs, and dehydrated onions. Stir it until it's combined. Press into burger patties.
  • When you're ready to cook the burgers, prepare your grill by firing it up. These are vegan burgers so you can cook at a little lower temperature.
  • Spray both sides of the burgers with vegetable spray and place on the grill over direct medium heat. Cook the burgers for about 5 minutes and then flip to cook the other side.
  • Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings, including sliced tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, hummus, and a side of coleslaw.

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Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1.9mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

This post was originally published in 2014 and was updated to include new photos, new text, and an updated recipe in 2021.

31 Responses to Veggie Chorizo Burger

  1. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyAshley @ Wishes & Dishes Reply

    I never would have thought to put hummus on a burger! So brilliant. I love grilling in the summer too. Thanks for another great idea 🙂

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      I love to get creative with my veggie burgers. Let me know what you think after you try it!

  2. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyKim (Feed Me, Seymour) Reply

    This looks absolutely fantastic!

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      Thank you, Kim! You’re so sweet!

  3. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyBeth @ The First Year Reply

    Hang on! I’ll be right over for dinner!

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      OK. Let me clean up a little first. 😉

  4. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyPaula - bell'alimento Reply

    5 stars
    Oh chorizo! Gimme a bite!

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      I’ll be right over!

  5. Avatar thumbnail image for Marlychristine Reply

    Ooooh, now that looks like a nice hearty sandwich!

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      Thanks, Christine!

  6. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyJulie Reply

    Looks tasty to me!

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      Thanks, Julie!

  7. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyElizabeth@ Food Ramblings Reply

    Looks delicious! And a great take to make it meatless!

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      Thanks, Elizabeth!

  8. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMeseidy Reply

    This look amazing! I may even be able to slip it pass the husband. 😉

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      Oh, that would be quite an accomplishment. Let me know how it goes!

  9. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyCourtney @ Neighborfood Reply

    Whether they taste like the “original” chorizo burger or not, these look delicious. I can just tell by how pretty all the ingredients in the bowl are that these are outstanding. I might even convince my husband to try them. 🙂

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      Isn’t it amazing how beautiful ingredients can be sometimes!

  10. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyAmy @Very Culinary Reply

    Vegan never looked so good! Love these. And that quote from Mark Twain. Awesome.

    • Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly

      Thanks Amy. Mark Twain seems to be right about so many things!

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