Homemade Plant-Based Possible Burger

Serves 6

Published Mar 24, 2020 Updated Mar 11, 2020

Skip the drive-thru and turn to everyday pantry ingredients to make your very own plant-based, fast food-inspired burger. Vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike will find something to love at first bite, no matter how you top your patty. Swap the lab coat for an apron and cook up a batch of these crowd-pleasers tonight.

Ingredients

9 oz (255 g) cremini mushrooms, roughly chopped
5 oz (140 g) cubed whole grain or gluten-free bread, torn into small pieces
2 cups (500 mL) raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup (125 mL) peeled and roughly chopped red beet
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp (1 mL) kosher salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground black pepper
1 cup (250 mL) black beans
1/4 cup (60 mL) vegan mayonnaise
2 Tbsp (30 mL) water, plus more as needed
1 Tbsp (15 mL) gluten-free tamari, soy sauce, or coconut aminos
1 Tbsp (15 mL) rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp (15 mL) ground flaxseed
8 whole wheat or gluten-free burger buns, split and warmed, for serving (optional)
Favourite burger toppings and condiments, for serving (optional)