How many calories are in Veggie Burgers?

One serving has 142 kcal. The recipe makes 6 servings (1 patty each).

How much protein is in Veggie Burgers?

3 g of protein per serving, with 30 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat.

What do I need to make Veggie Burgers?

11 ingredients: 1 can (about 15 ounces) low-sodium whole kernel corn, finely chopped, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped, 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped, 1/2 cup cooked white rice and 1/4 teaspoon chili powder ….

Veggie Burgers

Name: Veggie Burgers
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (about 15 ounces) low-sodium whole kernel corn, finely chopped; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 cup cooked white rice; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne or jalapeño chilies, seeds removed and finely chopped, (optional); nonstick cooking spray; 6 flour tortillas, 6-inch size

Vegetarian burgers can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. They can be served any time. To add some spice, top with salsa.

142kcal per serving

3 gprotein

30 gcarbohydrates

1 gfat

6servings (1 patty)

Ingredients

1 can (about 15 ounces) low-sodium whole kernel corn, finely chopped
1/2 cup cornmeal nutrition facts
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped nutrition facts
1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped nutrition facts
1/2 cup cooked white rice nutrition facts
1/4 teaspoon chili powder nutrition facts
1/4 teaspoon salt nutrition facts
1/4 teaspoon black pepper nutrition facts
1 teaspoon cayenne or jalapeño chilies, seeds removed and finely chopped, (optional)
nonstick cooking spray
6 flour tortillas, 6-inch size

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Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	142 kcal
Total fat	1 g	1%
Saturated fat	0 g	0%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Sodium	190 mg	8%
Total carbohydrates	30 g	11%
Dietary fiber	3 g	11%
Total sugars	2 g
Added sugars	0 g	0%
Protein	3 g	6%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Calcium	48 mg	4%
Iron	2 mg	11%
Potassium	236 mg	5%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

Grains: 2 ounces

Directions

In a large bowl, combine corn and cornmeal.
Add onions, green pepper, rice, chili powder, and pepper. If using cayenne and jalapeño chilies, add them too. Mix well.
Form the burger mixture into 6 equal patties about 1/2 inch thick, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
Spray both sides of the patties with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large pan, brown both sides of the patties over medium to high heat for 5 to 8 minutes.
Bake the patties in the oven for 10 minutes.
Toast the flour tortillas in the oven for 8 minutes.
Place patty on half of tortilla and fold tortilla over to serve like a taco.

Notes

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Source

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/veggie-burgers, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.