Homemade burgers are so easy to make that you will never want to go to the drive-thru again. This Quorn Burger Recipe is lower in calories and fat than the average burger, full of flavour and a great way to eat less meat through the week (which is better for the environment). We have given them a flavour boost with pesto.
Friday night is burger night in our house, without fail. There is so much that you can do with a burger, that we never get bored. A juicy burger, a buttery bun, creamy cheese, loaded with toppings and the perfect sauce. What better way to spend the weekend?
We try to go meat free as often as possible, and we really love using Quorn mince to make our own homemade Quorn burgers. A lot of people don't realise that you can use the Quorn Mince to make homemade burgers, but you can and it is so easy. This is our favourite Quorn mince recipe.
If you are looking for some more vegetarian meals, why not try our easy Halloumi Salad, comforting Cauliflower Mac and Cheese or our delicious Vegetable Fajitas?
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Why You Will Love It
- Great alternative to meat - If you want to try a meat free burger recipe, then making you own Quorn burger is a good alternative.
- Quick and easy - This Quorn burger recipe cooks in just 7 minutes.
- Easy to adapt - It is easy to add any flavours you want and make the burgers a different way every time.
Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Quorn Meat Free Mince - A perfect meat alternative for making burgers and this is a delicious Quorn mince recipe if you are looking to cook with it more.
- Shallots and garlic - Adds even more flavour to the burgers.
- Breadcrumbs - Helps to bind the burger together. Use wholewheat to help reduce calories.
- Egg - Also helps to bind the burger.
- Vegetarian pesto - Flavours the burger and also the sauce used on it. You could use our Mixed Herb Pesto, Carrot Top Pesto or Spinach Pesto.
- Fat free Greek yogurt - For the sauce. Greek yogurt is best as it is thicker.
- Burger buns - Any burger buns will do, but we went with brioche.
- Rocket (arugula) - Or any other type of lettuce will work.
- Cheese - You have to have cheese on a burger - we used mozzarella as it adds another Italian touch to the burger.
Variations
If you didn't want to use pesto, you could add a sun-dried tomato paste or you could also use a Fajita Seasoning.
Now, for the toppings for the burgers, the options are almost endless and this is a great way to let everyone make their own burgers so everyone is happy! Here are some of our favourite toppings:
Sauce - We used our pesto sauce, but you could also add Homemade Burger Sauce, but pretty much any sauce goes. Why not try our Homemade Ketchup or Healthy BBQ Sauce? We also love our Chipotle Southwest Sauce.
Cheese - Anything that melts well will work here. Cheddar, mozzarella, blue cheese, goat's cheese, Swiss.
Salad - I know, I know! But it does have a place in a burger. We added some rocket lettuce, but chopped little gem or iceberg would work. You could also add slices of tomato, onions or avocado. For a kick of heat, add some jalapenos.
How to Make Quorn Burgers - Step by Step
- Step 1: Add a little oil to a pan and then add the diced shallots and garlic and gently cook for 2 minutes.
- Step 2: Add the Quorn Meat Free Mince and cook for a further 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Put the slice of bread into a food processor and blend until it becomes breadcrumbs. Add to a bowl with the cooked Quorn mixture, egg, half the pesto and salt and pepper.
- Step 4: Mix well.
- Step 5: Use your hands to form the mixture into 2 burgers and then put on a plate in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Step 6: Heat a little oil in the pan again and then add the burgers and cook for 2 minutes each side.
- Step 7: Mix the rest of the pesto with the yogurt and add to the buns with the rocket and then top with the burgers and mozzarella.
What to Serve With Quorn Burgers
These burgers really are the main event and they are pretty filling once you have all the toppings. However, if you wanted to make it into a bigger meal, then we have lots of suggestions for you.
Burger and fries is the perfect combination. Why not try our Air Fryer Chips, Masala Chips, Air Fryer Potato Wedges or Sweet Potato Wedges?
We love slaw on the side of a burger and we have got you covered there too. Try our Pickled Red Onions, BEST Homemade Coleslaw, Broccoli Slaw, No Mayo Slaw or Mexican Coleslaw.
We love hosting burger nights and to bulk it all out a bit we serve them with some of these sides that go down very well:
- Baked Jalapeno Poppers
- Cheesy Cauliflower Nuggets
- Parmesan Truffle Fries
- Baked Halloumi Fries
- Oven Baked Onion Rings
Extra Tips
- Put the burgers in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking, as this will help them to stay together.
- Be really careful when flipping the Quorn burgers over, as they are a little more fragile than a meat version.
- We used pesto in ours to add more flavour, but you could swap it for something like harissa for a change.
- Want a lower carb option? Swap the burger bun for a giant lettuce leaf. It's a little messier, but certainly lighter.
- If you really want these in a bun, save some calories (around 100) by using a regular burger bun instead of brioche.
- Mini versions of these burgers would be great for party food.
Frequently Asked Questions
Once the air fryer burgers are made up with the buns, sauces and toppings, they need to be eaten straight away. However, you can make extra of the burger patties themselves and store those. You can wrap them up and store them in an air tight container in the fridge for 2 days.
The same goes for freezing. You can't freeze the made up burger, but you can freeze the air fryer hamburger patties. Wrap them in cling film and then put them in a freezer bag and they will keep for up to 3 months.
Yes, these can be air fried and they will take 10 minutes at 200C.
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Recipe
Pesto Quorn Burgers
Ingredients
- 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil - for the shallots
- 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil - for the burger
- 175 g (6 oz) Quorn Meat Free Mince
- 2 Shallots - diced
- 2 Garlic clove - crushed
- 1 slice Whole wheat bread
- 1 Egg - whisked
- 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Vegetarian pesto - for the burger
- 1 tablespoon Vegetarian pesto - for the sauce
- 4 tablespoon 0% Greek yogurt
- 2 Brioche buns
- 2 handful Rocket (arugula)
- 4 slices Light Mozzarella
Instructions
- Heat 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil in a pan and then add 2 Shallots and 2 Garlic clove and gently cook for 2 minutes.
- Add 175 g Quorn Meat Free Mince and cook for a further 3 minutes.
- Put 1 slice Whole wheat bread into a food processor and blend until it becomes breadcrumbs. Add to a bowl with the cooked Quorn mixture, 1 Egg, 1 tablespoon Vegetarian pesto and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper.
- Mix well.
- Use your hands to form the mixture into 2 burgers and then put on a plate in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil in the pan again and then add the burgers and cook for 2 minutes each side.
- Mix 1 tablespoon Vegetarian pesto with 4 tablespoon 0% Greek yogurt and add to 2 Brioche buns with 2 handful Rocket (arugula) and then top with the burgers and 4 slices Light Mozzarella.
Recipe Tips
- Put the burgers in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking, as this will help them to stay together.
- Be really careful when flipping the Quorn burgers over, as they are a little more fragile than say beef burgers.
- We used pesto in ours to add more flavour, but you could swap it for something like harissa for a change.
- Want a lower carb option? Swap the burger bun for a giant lettuce leaf. It's a little messier, but certainly lighter.
- If you really want these in a bun, save some calories (around 100) by using a regular burger bun instead of brioche.
- Mini versions of these burgers would be great for party food.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Melanie Edjourian says
These look tasty and simple to make, I love burgers!
Brand & Beauty says
Omg this looks so incredible good!! Need to try this xx
fashion-mommy says
I agree, you just cannot beat a homemade burger for flavour.
Claire @foodiequine says
These look very tempting! I really must get more adventurous with pesto.
My Make Up Life says
Iv never actually tried pesto before but love a good burger. Might give this a go :)
Tracey Willis says
Could these be made ahead of time and then reheated?
Sadie says
We haven't had McDonald's for nearly a year now (we would eat it at least twice a week before) and we now make our own at home.
I also wanted to say thank you for making these healthier changes so much easier with your recipes. My whole family loves them and there is nothing that we haven't enjoyed.
Claire says
We have burger night too :) I would happily eat these, but I am not sure I could get my husband to eat quorn. I might just make a neat version for him.
marcie says
You're so right about burgers -- you can change them up so many ways. I love the sound of the pesto.
Nafisah Atcha says
These look delicious! xxx
Rach @ This Italian Family says
I love pesto and I love burgers so this looks like a total winner! What a good idea!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
You know, I'm not a vegetarian, but I do sometimes order a veggie breakfast at Weatherspoons ... haha! I really like 'pretend' meat like Quorn. Great idea to add pesto to a burger, too!
Laura @ KneadWhine says
These look great Danni. I can find Quorn a bit dry (or at least that it sucks up a LOT of liquid) but this looks like a great way to get around that problem.
Jana says
Wow these burgers look so delicious!
Keri @ Fashionable Foods says
Saturday night burger night sounds like so much fun! Love these flavors - I'm a huge pesto fan so this is right up my alley!