How about a rich delicious vegan Volcano Burger with plant-based lava sauce and homemade fries? Literally stacked to the gills with the best smoking hot ingredients.
I’m a huge fan of veggie burgers of all kinds, and especially packed with protein, fiber, and a creamy rich sauce. In fact one of the best things about this vegan volcano burger recipe is its sauce—a peppery vegan firehouse made in plant-based heaven.
Then tomatoes, onions, pickles, avocados, boatloads of greens. Healthy full-bodied buns like Dave’s Killer multigrain with six grams of protein.
Not to mention black beans, which are packed with prebiotics, and wild rice, nutritional yeast, and heart-healthy oats.
The good news is you can bulk-bake and freeze these puppies for slews of recipes, and the sauce simply rocks—think appetizers, Mexican food, French fries, sky’s the limit.
These burgers are vegan and dairy-free. 😋🌱🍔
Vegan Volcano Burger Recipe with Lava Sauce
One of the things that makes these vegan volcano burgers so healthy is it’s packed with spice. Studies show that spicy foods like chili peppers, both red and green, reduce inflammation, high blood pressure, and oxidative stress.
In fact Jalapeños, Scorpions, and Habaneros boost metabolism, arterial function, and the microbiome. They curb blood sugar, too, and can help you lose weight.
According to Dr. Greger, “Four out of four studies on spicy food and mortality found a significant decrease in the risk of premature death.”
It’s also worth noting that raw red onions are more nutrient-dense than yellows and whites.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Equipment
- Mixing bowl.
- Baking pan.
- Large skillet.
- Colander.
- Parchment paper.
- Apron.
- Patty mold.
- Spatula.
- Food storage container.
- Flatware/cutlery.
- Knife set.
- Cutting board.
- Crockery.
- Paper towels.
- Oven mitts.
Vegan Volcano Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz. cans organic black beans (or 3 cups cooked black beans drained, rinsed, patted dry).
- 1 cup organic wild rice
- 1/3 cup organic rolled oats.
- 1/3 cup organic breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup vegan cheese sauce.
- 8 organic multi-seed buns.
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast.
- 1/2 cup organic BBQ sauce.
- ¼ cup organic teriyaki sauce.
- 2 tbsp chili sauce.
- organic avocado.
- 1 1/2 cups onion (and celery, garlic, bell pepper, parsley, and carrot (finely chopped, grated).
- 1 1/2 tbsp jalapeno.
- 1 cup mixed greens.
- 2 chia eggs.
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic granules.
- 1 tbsp olive oil.
- 1/2 tsp chili powder.
- 1 tsp pink salt.
- 1/2 tsp yellow mustard.
- 1 tsp peppercorns.
- 1 tsp grains of paradise.
- 1 tsp paprika.
- 1 tsp cumin.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
- 1/4 tsp stevia.
Condiments
- Lava sauce.
- Vegan mayonnaise.
- Organic ketchup.
- Organic mustard.
- Vegan Ranch.
- Organic pickles.
- Organic relish.
For the breadcrumbs in this recipe I use crushed homemade sourdough garlic croutons that I always keep on hand. Get the recipe here.
How to Make a Chia Egg
To make one chia egg mix a tablespoon of ground or soaked whole organic chia seed with three tablespoons of filtered water, wait for 10 minutes, mix again, then use.
Vegan egg substitutes are widely available, but chia is healthiest. It’s a complete vegan protein with all nine essential amino acids and more.
You can get chia seed here.
This recipe uses organic wild rice, but you can use brown rice or any kind you like. Sides include homemade fries, sweet potato fries, vegan potato salad, mac salad, chips and dip.
Get the recipe for vegan lava sauce here.
Instructions
- Precook the rice and cool/refrigerate until firm.
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Drain, rinse, and pat-dry beans with paper towel.
- Mash the beans, rice, oats, bread crumbs, and nutritional yeast together in a large bowl.
- Finely chop/grate and mix veggies together.
- Combine the wet sauces, chia eggs, and spices.
- Lightly saute veggies in olive oil for about 5 minutes and add to beans.
- Mix in the wet ingredients and spices.
- Taste test for desired result. Adjustments can be made using flour or other dry ingredients if it’s too wet, or filtered water if too dry.
- Form into patties using a mold or by hand, and cool in fridge for at least an hour on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until crust forms, then flip and bake another 10-15 minutes or until done. For volcano cheeseburgers add sliced vegan cheese in the last 10 minutes.
- You can fry or barbecue them by cooking on high then medium heat for about eight minutes on each side. Top with pepperjack cheese slices near the end for vegan cheeseburgers.
- Serve on organic buns with avocados slices, toppings, and lava sauce.
Vegan Burger Topping Ideas
- Avocado.
- Tomatoes.
- Jalapenos.
- Vegan chili.
- Mixed greens.
- Sprouts.
- Microgreens.
- Onions.
- Garlic.
- Mushrooms.
- Vegan cheese.
- Cucumber.
- Fresh herbs.
- Salsa.
- Hummus.
- Guacamole.
Vegan Burger Cooking Tips
1. Use Legume & Grain Base
Think black beans and quinoa, oats, or brown rice for a solid structure.
2. Don’t Boil the Veggies
Roasted beets, sweet potatoes, or mushrooms add intense umami and keep the patty from getting soggy. Greens, onions, and other fresh herbs and veggies can be added raw.
3. Spice It Up
Use smoked paprika, cumin, chili flakes, and garlic to ramp up the heat and depth.
4. Binder Balance
Ground flaxseed is your friend. Add oat flour or breadcrumbs to lock it in.
5. Chill Before Grilling or Baking
Let the patties firm up in the fridge for at least 30–60 minutes. Helps keep ’em from falling apart.
6. Toasted Buns
Buns lightly toasted with olive oil or a garlic rub makes it next-level.
7. Layer with Crunch
Red cabbage slaw, crispy onions, cucumbers, and other crispy veggies add texture.
8. Pickled Elements
Try pickled jalapeños, onions, and radishes to cut through the richness.
9. Char Grill or Cast Iron for Frying
Get that crisp outer crust—either on a grill or hot cast iron pan.
10. Use Organic Everything
Go organic, and especially for key ingredients like beans, greens, and spices—it does make a difference in flavor and health.
11. Stack It Tall
Vegan cheddar, avocado, tomato, lava sauce, patty, more sauce, greens. Go full monster mode.
12. Batch Prep & Freeze
Make extra patties and freeze them—future-you will be very grateful.
Enjoy! 😋
Loaded Vegan Volcano Burger Recipe
Equipment
- Large skillet. (If you fry.)
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz. cans organic black beans (or 3 cups cooked black beans drained, rinsed, patted dry).
- 1 cup organic wild rice (cooked).
- 1/3 cup organic rolled oats.
- 1/3 cup organic breadcrumbs (or crushed GF garlic toast).
- 1/4 cup vegan cheese sauce.
- 8 organic multi-seed buns. (or GF buns.)
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast.
- 1/2 cup organic BBQ sauce.
- ¼ cup organic teriyaki sauce.
- 2 tbsp chili sauce.
- organic avocado.
- 1 1/2 cups onion celery, garlic, bell pepper, parsley, and carrot (finely chopped, grated).
- 1 1/2 tbsp jalapeno. (chopped.)
- 1 cup mixed greens.
- 2 chia eggs.
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic granules.
- 1 tbsp olive oil.
- 1/2 tsp chili powder.
- 1 tsp pink salt.
- 1/2 tsp yellow mustard.
- 1 tsp peppercorns.
- 1 tsp grains of paradise.
- 1 tsp paprika.
- 1 tsp cumin.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
- 1/4 tsp stevia.
Instructions
- Precook the rice and cool/refrigerate until firm.
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Drain, rinse, and pat-dry beans with paper towel.
- Mash the beans, rice, oats, bread crumbs, and nutritional yeast together in a large bowl.
- Finely chop/grate and mix veggies together.
- Combine the wet sauces, chia eggs, and spices.
- Lightly saute veggies in olive oil for about 5 minutes and add to beans.
- Mix in the wet ingredients and spices.
- Taste test for desired result. Adjustments can be made using flour or other dry ingredients if it’s too wet, or filtered water if too dry.
- Form into patties using a mold or by hand, and cool in fridge for at least an hour on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until crust forms, then flip and bake another 10-15 minutes or until done. For volcano cheeseburgers add sliced vegan cheese in the last 10 minutes.
- You can fry or barbecue them by cooking on high then medium heat for about eight minutes on each side. Top with pepperjack cheese slices near the end for vegan cheeseburgers.
- Serve on organic buns with avocados slices, toppings, and lava sauce.
Nutrition
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