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Grillable Seitan Burger
5 from 76 votes

Grillable Seitan Burger

Grillable Seitan Burgers are made from a flavorful mixture of black beans, mushrooms, white miso, tahini, and spices combined with vital wheat gluten to form a protein-rich dough. The patties are rolled flat and simmered gently in vegetable broth, yielding a dense yet tender texture suitable for grilling. These vegan burgers can be assembled in advance and grilled before serving on buns with classic toppings for a plant-based alternative to traditional burgers.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8 Seitan Burgers
Calories: 173 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Canadian

Ingredients

For the seitan burgers
  • ¾ cup black beans cooked or canned
  • 4 ounce white mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons White miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 280 grams vital wheat gluten approx. 2 ¼ cups
For cooking
  • 3-4 cups vegetable broth room temperature
For serving
  • vegan burger buns
  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • pickle
  • onion
  • avocado
  • vegan mayonnaise spicy

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 C).
  2. Add all the seitan burger ingredients EXCEPT the vital wheat gluten to a food processor, and process until smooth. Next, add about half of the vital wheat gluten and process until mostly smooth. Then add the remaining half and process until mostly combined, without over-processing.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a clean surface, like a cutting board or countertop, and knead the dough for about 30 seconds, but don't go overboard. Once you see strands of gluten, the dough is ready. (See process shots above for a visual.)
  4. Divide into 8 equal pieces for even cooking. I use a kitchen scale to make them perfectly equal, but this is not necessary. You can eyeball it.
  5. Roll each piece into a ball and then use a rolling pin to flatten each one into a patty. They will expand during cooking, so make them a little flatter than you'd like the final result to be. As you're stretching the burgers, you should see them spring back a little.
  6. Use an oven-safe dish with a lid, like a dutch oven, and add a thin layer of vegetable broth to the bottom. Then layer your seitan patties on top, adding more broth in between the layers of patties. Add enough broth to ensure the patties are completely covered.
  7. Then place the lid on top and bake in your preheated oven for 80 minutes, carefully flipping them at the 40-minute mark. Be very careful when flipping to prevent breaking the patties. When the 80 minutes is complete, remove from the oven.
  8. If you're making these in advance, transfer the patties to a container to refrigerate overnight and finish cooking on the day you're serving. (Reserve the broth for drinking, it's delicious, don't dump it! ;) )
  9. Treat these as you would raw burgers. They are NOT ready to eat straight out of the oven. Finish off your seitan burger on the grill, or in a frying pan. Brush a little oil to prevent sticking and sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired. Then grill or pan fry for a few minutes on each side until brown and heated through.
  10. Enjoy with burger buns and all your favourite toppings.

Notes

  • Preparing the patties a day ahead and refrigerating enhances flavor and texture.
  • Measure vital wheat gluten by weight to avoid dry or dense burgers caused by inaccurate volume measurements.
  • Use a flavorful, salty vegetable broth since no additional salt is added to the dough.
  • Divide the dough into eight equal parts to ensure even cooking; using a kitchen scale helps achieve uniform size.
  • Roll patties flat as they will expand nearly twice their size when cooked.
  • Keep broth at a gentle simmer rather than a boil during cooking to maintain tender texture.
  • Refrigerate cooked patties for 4-5 days or freeze with parchment paper between for up to three months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 173cal (9%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 644mg (27%) Potassium 171mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 471IU (9%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Seitan Burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173

% Daily Value*

Calories 173cal 9%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 644mg 27%
Potassium 171mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 471IU 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.