High Protein Vegan TVP Burger
Ingredients
- 1 cup TVP
textured vegetable protein
- 1 cup vegetable broth
*or water
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion
finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic
minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup kidney beans
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon liquid smoke
* or replace with soy sauce - see note 1
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup vital wheat gluten
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175° C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Soak the TVP in the veggie broth and tomato paste for 10 minutes.
- 3
While the TVP is soaking, heat the olive oil in a non stick pan and saute the onion for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, kidney beans and onion powder. Saute for a further minute.
- 4
Transfer the onion and bean mixture to a food processor and add the TVP, soy sauce, liquid smoke (optional) and nutritional yeast. Blitz the mixture until it has the consistency of ground beef, but still retains some texture.
- 5
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the vital wheat gluten. Shape into 5 balls. Flatten them with your hands and put them on the baking tray. Bake for 30 minutes.
High Protein Vegan TVP Burger
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About this Recipe
Craving a plant-based burger that truly satisfies, with a robust texture and deep, savory flavor? These High Protein Vegan TVP Burgers are your answer, offering a hearty, "meaty" experience perfect for any meal. They're designed to deliver substantial plant-based goodness that will impress even the most discerning palate, proving that vegan options can be both delicious and incredibly filling.
What sets this recipe apart is its clever use of TVP (textured vegetable protein), which forms the core of its meaty texture, working in harmony with kidney beans to create an incredibly rich and chewy mouthfeel. The thoughtful inclusion of vital wheat gluten acts as a crucial binder, ensuring your burgers hold together beautifully whether you're pan-frying or grilling. This combination of ingredients addresses common vegan burger challenges, resulting in a patty that is both flavorful and structurally sound, holding its own against traditional options.
Prepare to enjoy a burger that’s far from bland, bursting with a delightful depth of umami. You'll taste the savory notes from soy sauce and nutritional yeast, perfectly balanced by the aromatic foundation of fresh onion and garlic, plus a hint of onion powder. The overall flavor profile is deeply savory and incredibly satisfying, providing a substantial bite that feels remarkably hearty. This naturally high protein dish is not only a joy to eat but also a fantastic way to incorporate more plant-based nutrition into your diet, leaving you feeling full and energized.
These versatile burgers offer easy customization to suit your pantry or preferences. If you're out of vegetable broth, water works perfectly well as a substitute. For that desirable smoky depth, liquid smoke is an excellent addition, though it can be readily replaced with an extra splash of soy sauce if you don't have it on hand, as indicated in the recipe notes.
Serve these high protein vegan burgers on your favorite buns with classic toppings like crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and fresh onion, or get creative with your own sauces and additions. They are an excellent choice for a casual weeknight dinner, a weekend barbecue with friends, or any occasion where you desire a truly satisfying plant-based meal.