These amazing vegan Walnut Pesto Burgers are gluten-free, oil-free, and made from whole-food ingredients! These are sure to soon be a summertime favorite.
Burgers are sort of a summertime staple, but we can do without all the fat and cholesterol in typical burgers. Try these delicious vegan Walnut Pesto Burgers made with fresh summertime basil. One luscious bite and you’ll thank me!
So Good and Good for You!
These flavor-packed Walnut Pesto Burgers are full of mouth-watering deliciousness. Added bonus: They’re wonderfully good for you and are both vegan and gluten-free.
And, unlike many vegan burgers, these healthy burgers are made with whole-food ingredients.
Bonus: No mushrooms. No Worcestershire sauce. No nutritional yeast. Just simple, wholesome ingredients.
How to Serve Walnut Pesto Burgers
These flavor-packed burgers are great on a bun with all your favorite toppings. We especially like them with
Pumpkin Seed Pesto
or Creamy Cashew Dressing
And veggies like tomatoes, lettuce, onions.
You could also try them with this yummy, vinegar-free ketchup.
Or these Lemon Pickles
These burgers are also delicious in a pita or wrap.
Healthy Sides for Vegan Burgers
Looking for some healthy, oil-free, vegan side dishes to go with your vegan burgers?
Try
Oil-Free Baked Fries
Avocado Cabbage Slaw
Summer Squash Saute
Cucumber Corn Relish Salad
Summer Tomato Salad
Walnut Pesto Burgers
These flavor-packed Walnut Pesto Burgers are full of mouth-watering deliciousness. Added bonus: They’re wonderfully good for you and are vegan, oil-free, and gluten-free.
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- 12 cloves garlic – See note
- 2 1/4 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves – (about 3 to 4 large bunches, large stems removed)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups black olives
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 2 1/4 cups cooked lentils – drained
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking (not instant) oats
- 1 cup minced onions
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Since a bunch of basil can vary in size, it can be difficult to estimate exactly how much basil is needed to equal 2 1/4 cups. A bunch of fresh basil usually weighs around 2 to 3 ounces, but bunch sizes can vary greatly.
I suggest buying (or harvesting) more basil than you think you need. You can always use the extra basil in another dish, but Pesto Burgers without enough basil may disappoint.
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