If this vegan simple korean kimchi BBQ burger isn't a delicious plant-powered burger, I don't know what is...
This tall stack of saucy goodness is the Simple Korean Kimchi BBQ Burger from Mastering the Art of Vegan Cooking by Annie and Dan Shannon. They're also the brilliant and compassionate minds behind the vegan blog Meet the Shannons.
Mastering the Art of Vegan Cooking contains over 200 thoughtfully-crafted vegan recipes, each equipped with a price estimate per meal as well as creative ways to repurpose leftover ingredients to get the most bang for your buck. Besides these burgers, which I already know I'll be making again and again, I'm looking forward to trying the Butternut Squash and Beer Poutine Party (Beer Poutine Party?? Can I come?), Chai Spice Cheesecake, and Ginger Plum Oatmeal... and about 196+ other recipes in the book.
Annie and Dan's lighthearted charm and wit is woven throughout each recipe in a way that feels as if a longtime friend is standing beside me in the kitchen, both guiding my (sometimes clumsy) culinary craft and entertaining my spirit. I literally laughed out loud at a point in the kimchi burger recipe when you're instructed to mix the burger "meat" with you hands, because just as I winced at the thought of manually combining veggie protein, molasses, and the like with my hands, I read the next line in the recipe...
"The molasses is really sticky, so this is kind of messy and weird, but it's totally worth it. Promise."
Dang, they're good. Providing that nudge of encouragement just when I was about to break the rules and bust out my mixing spoon.
Annie and Dan, you in here?
Wherever they are, they clearly know what they're talking about, because that burger up there? It was effortless to make and came together in under 30 minutes. The recipe actually makes 4 burgers, but they looked and smelled so good that one of them didn't survive the 30-foot journey from kitchen to makeshift photography studio (aka the guest bedroom). And then there were three...
These Simple Korean Kimchi BBQ Burgers are hearty, tangy, and offer just the right amount of kick from a drizzle of sriracha that gets folded into the homemade BBQ sauce. Trust me when I say that they're even better than they look and rank within the top 3 best vegan burgers I've ever eaten. Yes, that good.
Be sure to checkout the recipe for the burgers below and scroll down to the very end of this post for a chance to win a copy of Mastering the Art of Vegan Cooking, which is also available for purchase here.
📖 Recipe
Simple Korean Kimchi BBQ Burgers
Ingredients
Burger
- 2 cups Lightlife Gimme Lean Burger or Match Vegan Meats Burger
- 1 green onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
- ½ teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
- Dash of vegan liquid smoke
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 clove garlic, minced
BBQ Sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
- Dash of vegan liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or Thai chili sauce
- ¼ cup applesauce
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
To Assemble:
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
- 1 cup vegan kimchi (read labels to make sure yours is vegan; some contain fish sauce)
Instructions
- Make the burger: In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together the vegan beef, green onion, molasses, ginger paste, soy sauce, vegan liquid smoke, onion powder, and garlic until blended. The molasses is really sticky, so this is kind of messy and weird, but it’s totally worth it. Promise.
- Form the mixture into 4 patties about the size of your hand. Place them on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the BBQ sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the BBQ sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- In a cast-iron skillet or frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the burgers until lightly crispy around the edges, then reduce the heat to low and brush the burgers with BBQ sauce. Flip and coat the burgers a few times to get a nice saucy patty, but watch out for the hot oil. Repeat with the remaining burgers, adding the remaining oil after the first batch.
- Toast the burger buns while the burger patties are cooking.
- Serve each burger in a toasted bun with lots of kimchi on top.
Notes
Excerpted from the book MASTERING THE ART OF VEGAN COOKING by Annie and Dan Shannon. © 2015 by Annie and Dan Shannon. Reprinted by permission of Grand Central Life and Style. All rights reserved.
Mastering the Art of Vegan Cooking Giveaway
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lynsey | lynseylovesfood says
wow... that is a burger!! love the styling and lighting in these photos. xo
Gretchen Caldwell says
Those burgers sound delicious. I have been making jerk burgers for years with Gimme Lean. I'll definitely have to try this Korean burger next. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
punkrockmartha says
i have the authors' previous cookbook, and i love it! thanks for the giveaway!
Christine says
That burger looks delicious! Can't wait to give it a try!
Christina says
I love all the creative recipes and beautiful pictures on your blog! Thank you for all sharing! Thanks also for the giveaway.
Ashley Chew says
That looks amazing!!! Those ins look delicious!
Nita says
That "burger" looks delicious. I would love to win the book. I'm still trying to win over the rest of my family to go meatless. I think they would enjoy these. Thanks for the give away.
Alison Small says
These look delicious! I think I found my 4th of July BBQ meal for the family! Great giveaway too!
DJ says
I love trying out new recipes and this looks like a great cookbook.
cristina says
i need to find some yummy gf buns <3 gonna try this with the beyond meat brand of "meats"
Ali @ Chickpeas & Change says
I loved "Betty Goes Vegan," and am even more excited about this book!
Terri Cole says
My husband and I are on a pretty tight budget. I like the fact that this book breaks down the cost of the meals. Also, it's very cool the way they give options for utilizing leftovers.
Karen D says
I've pretty much 'mastered' vegetarian cooking. Due to recent changes in my family circumstances, I am trying to eat only plant based foods, so I need help to arrive at my 'destination'.
Shelley O says
This book looks and sounds like just what I need! I am always trying to find new ways to save money on a vegan diet.
Stacey says
I just became a stay at home mom this past Monday (terrifying) and we are sacrificing over half of our income by doing that. The subtitle stating "tips to save you money" hit me right where my heart is. Also, one of the most exciting parts of me making this transition is that I can finally be in full control of my children's diets for now (instead of worrying that daycare is bypassing the healthy packed lunches... Again). This cookbook would be an amazing guide and motivation to shop smart in our new lifestyle, but still for the best benefit of my family's health! And in the style I'm attracted to:)
Molly says
I would like to win a copy of this cookbook because those burgers look AMAZING
Amanda - Create N Plate says
Oh yum!! I can't wait to try this out!
Vickie Blotter says
Made the BBQ Sauce Saturday for a topping for some grilled vegetables. It was awesome.
Nichole Kraft, Food Writing Copyeditor says
Wow, that sounds and looks delicious! I could see it making great meatballs for a potluck, as well. I love that the barbecue sauce uses applesauce instead of a bunch of plain ol' sugar. What a great idea!
Corrine says
We are always looking for great vegan cookbooks!
Lydia Claire says
I am building up my collection of vegan cookbooks and I love having a variety!
Steph says
Need to cook more
Celeste Jackson says
Yum!!! Look like the perfect fit for the 4th of July weekend menu!
Pedro says
wow :p
They look delicious. I really want to win this book so i can do some nice recipes like this one's
Becca F says
I collect vegan cookbooks and this looks like a wonderful addition to my collection
Tyneisha says
I want to learn healthier cooking alternatives for my family, that's why I'd love to win!
Robeta says
I'm new to vegan cooking .It helps to have tried and true recipes to make for dinner.
Jacky says
Because I love trying new vegan cookbooks!
Suzanne C says
We became vegan in February, so I'm interested in any information on vegan cooking that I can get my hands on!
Rachel says
I'd like to win because I need some new recipes!
Mary (The Godmother @ Goodie Godmother) says
These look delish! I'm always on the lookout for fun vegan recipes to try. Pinned for later!
sarah says
i collect cookbooks!
Shannon says
All of the recipes I've seen shared look delicious!!
Leena says
Wow, that does sound and look absolutely delicious! Also a vegan cook book would be a really nice summer read... ;)
Jenna says
Gorgeous colors on this burger! I haven't tried many Vegan recipes & I love trying new things! :)
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Nandu says
Looks pretty awesome!
valerie sobus says
i would LOVE to win because although i do enjoy cooking and am trying to work towards a vegan lifestyle (right now we eat vegan maybe 4 or 5 nights of the week) i need help/inspiration getting there! with being a new mom i don't have a lot of time to open up my laptop and browse blogs/pinterest for recipes. this would really come in handy i think :)
Sara says
Looks great! Can't wait to try this cookbook as well!
Circus Gardener says
beautiful photography and a great recipe
Ashley says
Thanks so much! The recipe and book are really fantastic; I definitely recommend it!
tunie says
Those are not whole wheat buns, they look like pretzel buns - is that recipe in the book as well?!
Ashley says
You're right -- they are pretzel buns! Their recipe calls for whole wheat buns, but I used pretzel because that's what I had on hand. No bun recipes in the book from what I can recall.
Catherine says
I simply CANNOT wait to make these!! Are those buns in the pix our Wegmans pretzel rolls?
Ashley says
Hi, Catherine! The rolls are Pretzilla brand (from Whole Foods).
Lacey says
This looks super yummy, however I would recommend homemade kimchi (pretty easy to make with some planning) and also instead of the hot sauces suggested using the korean gochujang. The korean version is, in my opinion, much better and totally characteristic of korean cuisine. The pepper is not too spicy but it also has a deep, rich, sweet flavor profile. Def worth a trip to the korean market!
Ashley says
Thanks for the tips and ideas, Lacey!