Best Veggie Burger?

OpenWindow
OpenWindow Posts: 15
edited September 29 in Food and Nutrition
I am stopping at the grocery store after work today and was thinking of picking up some Veggie Burgers, but I have no idea where to start. It's been a LONG time since I've had a veggie burger. My mom used to make them when I was younger and I think she used Boca Burgers.

Suggestions on the best tasting? Healthiest? Just your favorite in general?
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  • westcoastSW
    westcoastSW Posts: 320 Member
    Bump because I am curious too!
  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
    My favorite is the morningstar tomato basil pizza burger, I know plenty of non vegetarians that rave about these too!
  • gingerfoxxx
    gingerfoxxx Posts: 267 Member
    my homemade ones :)

    But seriously, i like the morningstar farms grillers prime. They have a "meaty" taste to them (if that makes any sense....) I heard they make a quarter pounder version as well that is mighty tasty, but i haven't had it myself yet!

    spicy black bean is good too, but be warned - it actually is spicy!
  • kiwi1855
    kiwi1855 Posts: 218 Member
    If you have a Costco in your area, the Kirkland veggie burgers are excellent. If not, Yves veggie burgers (mushroom based) are pretty nummy too!
  • wdayton
    wdayton Posts: 18
    I like the spicy black bean.
  • FaugHorn
    FaugHorn Posts: 1,060 Member
    Dr. Praeger's!!! I love the Tex Mex and the California :) They're really good, especially with a big dollup of plain fat-free yogurt on top!
  • asunshinec
    asunshinec Posts: 74
    I'm at work, so I don't have the nutritional count with me, but we just tried the "Veggie Patch" brand meatless burgers and I loved it! We are not vegetarians, but we were thinking about taking part in the Meatless Monday craze, lol We also tried their Chick'n Nuggets and we could barely tell the difference!
  • katey82
    katey82 Posts: 70 Member
    I love the Morning Star burgers!! They have a California Turkey burger with avacados and tomato its WONDERFUL!!!
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    I love the Black Bean burgers!!! Lil bit of spice :) YUM!
  • jessimacar
    jessimacar Posts: 291
    Lick's makes an amazing veggie burger. It's their "nature burger" and the same one's they sell in the restaurants. I know meat eaters who will order the veggie burgers there. Mmmm so tasty!
  • KristynStephens15
    KristynStephens15 Posts: 843 Member
    my homemade ones :)

    But seriously, i like the morningstar farms grillers prime. They have a "meaty" taste to them (if that makes any sense....) I heard they make a quarter pounder version as well that is mighty tasty, but i haven't had it myself yet!

    spicy black bean is good too, but be warned - it actually is spicy!

    i too like the prime grillers, my very anti veggie husband even thought it was good. I just bought the black bean ones, and glad theyre spicy, thats what i love!!!
  • scs143
    scs143 Posts: 2,190 Member
    I like the Morningstar farms spicy black bean or the gardenburger black bean chipotle. I also like making them! They aren't hard at all and you can make them into patties and freeze them individually!
  • mspix
    mspix Posts: 153
    Morningstar Spicy Black Bean! YUM!
  • Kat0310
    Kat0310 Posts: 341
    Morningstar Farms Garden Veggie Burgers :)
  • DancinSMartiPants
    DancinSMartiPants Posts: 363
    my homemade ones :)

    But seriously, i like the morningstar farms grillers prime. They have a "meaty" taste to them (if that makes any sense....) I heard they make a quarter pounder version as well that is mighty tasty, but i haven't had it myself yet!

    spicy black bean is good too, but be warned - it actually is spicy!

    Agreed on both counts, but you can also add the Boca flame-grilled to the list. Very tasty. Especially with dijon mustard.
  • ♥Amy♥
    ♥Amy♥ Posts: 714 Member
    I've only ever had this one kind, but I LOVE them. They are Morningstar Farms Grillers Original. They are super tasty and I prefer them to "regular" hamburgers (and I'm not vegetarian). Not spicy at all, which I don't like spicy stuff, so just thought I'd throw that out there for you :)
  • apmemo
    apmemo Posts: 43
    I'm a long time vegetarian and I think most of the ones available in the grocery stores are pretty gross. They have a lot of ingredients including soy and wheat, which bother a lot of people. I make my own from this recipe and they are amazing! And only about $0.20 per patty :)

    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/carrot-rice-nut-burger/detail.aspx
  • cydonian
    cydonian Posts: 361 Member
    I love the Morningstar ones. They are high in sodium like a lot of veggie burgers, but eating them in moderation is the key! My favorite flavor is the Asian Veggie version... I do 2 of those mashed up in a pita with a sprinkle of cheese, fresh spinach, bell peppers, and fat free italian dressing. One of my fave meals!
  • MrsT_2009
    MrsT_2009 Posts: 90 Member
    I've only ever had this one kind, but I LOVE them. They are Morningstar Farms Grillers Original. They are super tasty and I prefer them to "regular" hamburgers (and I'm not vegetarian). Not spicy at all, which I don't like spicy stuff, so just thought I'd throw that out there for you :)

    Ditto that. I even took one to a cookout I went to where I knew they were serving fatty burgers. They are that good! I like to grill them and then stuff them in a 1/2 a whole wheat pita with some tzatziki, feta cheese and lettuce. Soo good!
  • Pangui
    Pangui Posts: 373 Member
    If you want something that tastes closest to a hamburger, the Morningstar burgers are the best. I like all of the veggie burgers I have tried, so I go for the one with the lowest calories, the Boca Vegan Original. This patty has only 70 calories and I really like it. If I were a little pickier, I would spend the extra calories and go for the "meatier" burger.
  • jipper44
    jipper44 Posts: 111
    Morningstar Spicy Black Bean! YUM!

    THIS! Even my non-veggie eating boyfriend loves these :)
  • nwkarin
    nwkarin Posts: 16
    Gardenbuger's "Portabello Mushroom Burger". SO good! I love to put sauteed spinach on it, and a little marinara in lieu of other condiments.
  • christinathompson1
    christinathompson1 Posts: 144 Member
    I love the Boca Vegan burgers and the morning star original. they are both yummy!
  • _GlaDOS_
    _GlaDOS_ Posts: 1,520 Member
    Just some information… most of the popular brands of veggie burgers have genetically modified ingredients (like soy, corn and/or canola). They can also have a lot of sodium and other artificial ingredients as well. So by no means does “veggie” always mean healthier.

    Veggie burgers are actually pretty easy and quick to make yourself. This is my favorite recipe for black bean burgers: http://gazingin.com/2011/05/26/cookbook-review-cookouts-veggie-style-black-bean-burger-recipe/
  • OpenWindow
    OpenWindow Posts: 15
    Thank you all for the comments! I will take your suggestions into consideration when I hit the store this afternoon :)

    I am not a vegetarian, but looking for something different that I can make for dinner. I don't really care if it tastes "like" a real hamburger or not. Actually, I would probably prefer that it didn't, haha.

    Thanks again :)
  • doobabe
    doobabe Posts: 436 Member
    I think it depends on your mood.

    But an all time best for me is the Boca Flame Grilled burger cooked on the grill- Yummy!
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    bumping for later........
    We like the Morningstar ones... but have only tried morningstar and boca. We weren't tooo fond of boca.

    I've made them at home before and really enjoyed them, but don't always have the time to throw them together with two little kids in the house.
  • Wendyma1
    Wendyma1 Posts: 289 Member
    Morning star spicy black bean!!!!
  • stargazer008
    stargazer008 Posts: 531
    I hear Amy organic texas burger is good. I haven't tried it yet.
  • lclarkjr
    lclarkjr Posts: 359 Member
    i vote Morningstar Chipotle Black Bean patties!
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