Best Veggie Burgers??

racmar0208
racmar0208 Posts: 16
in Food and Nutrition
I've never had one before, but I'm trying to cut out as much meat as I can.. Just bought some Lightlife Farmer's Market Veggie burgers today from Walmart. Can anyone tell me if they're any good?? Or what you would recommend? Thanks!
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  • rainydaze613
    rainydaze613 Posts: 112 Member
    I haven't tried the Lightlife veggie burgers yet, but I do have a good feeling about the brand because I love their vegan deli slices :)
    My favorite veggie burger brand would probably be the Dr. Prageur's California Veggie Burger- super tasty; I think you can get them at Trader Joes.
    Boca brand burgers would have to be a close second.
  • hooperkay
    hooperkay Posts: 463 Member
    i like Bocca burgers, the grill kind. I like their flavor.
  • jgoatgirl
    jgoatgirl Posts: 21 Member
    Amy's. The quarter pound ones are amazing!
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    Prefer Amy's veggie burgers over Bocca's
  • audreygonzy
    audreygonzy Posts: 161 Member
    Not a huge fan of Boca but I love Gardenburgers!
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    Amy's. The quarter pound ones are amazing!

    Hell yea!
  • harrylovesginny
    harrylovesginny Posts: 10 Member
    I really like pretty much anything by Morningstar Farms, but their Grillers original is particularly yummy!
  • jackieatx
    jackieatx Posts: 578 Member
    My favorite are spicy black bean by morningstar, great in a veggie breakfast burrito
  • LolaVersion2
    LolaVersion2 Posts: 114 Member
    My favorite are the Vegan ones by Amy (Texas flavor), Dr. Praeger (California flavor) and Sunshine Burgers. I think they're better than Boca / Morning Star / Garden Burger. They are a bit more pricy, but the quality of these burgers are far more superior.
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    I really like pretty much anything by Morningstar Farms, but their Grillers original is particularly yummy!

    Morningstar's chicken nuggets and chicken patties FTW!
  • africaa
    africaa Posts: 228
    MorningStar Farms! You're gonna love veggie burgers!!! :) I haven't had a regular burger in months
  • deadstarsunburn
    deadstarsunburn Posts: 1,337 Member
    Not a huge fan of Boca but I love Gardenburgers!

    Bhate boca.
    Morning star black bean burgers are good orr dr. Praegers tex mex is my favorite
  • Lushaholic
    Lushaholic Posts: 62
    Yves are very good. :)
  • bananasincereal
    bananasincereal Posts: 19 Member
    My all-time favorite veggie burger is actually a mushroom burger. I found this recipe from "How to Cook Everything Vegetarian". It is a killer recipe.
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    My all-time favorite veggie burger is actually a mushroom burger. I found this recipe from "How to Cook Everything Vegetarian". It is a killer recipe.

    what are the macros in that? Any protein at all?
  • philco41
    philco41 Posts: 68 Member
    In addition to all these suggestions, you can try buying the large portobella mushroom caps and cooking them like a burger. You can also learn to make your own using textured vegetable protein. You might also try falafel.
  • kalynn06
    kalynn06 Posts: 368 Member
    I like Morningstar black bean burgers a lot. I also like All American non GMO and flame grilled Boca burgers. I don't like the taste quite as much as the Morningstar, but I love their relatively low carb and high protein content,

    I don't mind the taste of Gardenburgers, but the original ones only have 5g of protien for 18 g of carbs.
  • Doing_The_Unstruck
    Doing_The_Unstruck Posts: 241 Member
    All frozen store bought are crap in my opinion. Home made are the way to go! Just google black bean burger. Lots of recipes out there!
  • MelissR75
    MelissR75 Posts: 735 Member
    My favorite are spicy black bean by morningstar, great in a veggie breakfast burrito
    My favorite also
  • Promqueen_74932
    Promqueen_74932 Posts: 203 Member
    My FAV veggie burger is Lentil and Barley from Whole Foods. *HEAVEN* I'm sure theirs a recipe on Allrecipes.com!

    If you are looking for something quick in the freezer section, the flavored ones are good, but I would pay attention to the soduim in them. :-)
  • nikkiw283
    nikkiw283 Posts: 90
    Trader Joe's Vegetable Masala burgers are the most fantastic veggie burgers I have ever, EVER had. They are so flavorful. My second favorite would probably be the MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger. Third place would go to the MorningStar Farms California Turk'y burgers.
  • jgurney1
    jgurney1 Posts: 1
    South Beach Portobello Burgers are awesome!!! No bun with a side of fresh homemade cole slaw! Very delicious and easy to make!!

    Portobello Burgers

    Meaty mushrooms — combined with protein-packed textured vegetable protein (TVP), provolone cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes — make these vegetarian burgers hearty and super flavorful. TVP is a favorite vegetarian source of nonanimal protein and can be found at health food stores. If you have extra time, form the burgers ahead and refrigerate for 30 minutes for easier handling.


    6 servings

    Prep time: 20 minutes
    Start to finish: 25 minutes

    Ingredients:
    1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP)
    4 ounces provolone cheese, shredded (1 cup)
    1 large egg, lightly beaten
    3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    3 medium portobello mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
    1 small onion, finely chopped
    1 small zucchini, coarsely grated
    1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions:
    Combine TVP, cheese, egg, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a mixing bowl; stir to mix well.

    Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add mushrooms, onion, and zucchini; sauté, stirring often, until vegetables are softened and liquid is evaporated, 8 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Add vegetable mixture to egg mixture; stir to mix well. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.

    Shape vegetable mixture into 6 (3-inch) patties. Heat remaining oil in a clean skillet over medium heat. Cook patties, turning once with a wide spatula, until lightly browned, 3 minutes per side.

    Recipe from The South Beach Diet® Quick & Easy Cookbook. For information on the book, click here.

    Nutritional Information:
    230 calories
    16 total fat (5 g sat)
    11 g carbohydrate
    14 g protein
    4 g fiber
    190 mg sodium
  • Lushaholic
    Lushaholic Posts: 62
    Ingredients

    4 portobello mushroom caps
    1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 teaspoon dried basil
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    1 tablespoon minced garlic
    salt and pepper to taste
    4 (1 ounce) slices cheese
    Directions

    Place the mushroom caps, smooth side up, in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over the mushrooms. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes or so, turning twice.
    Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
    Brush grate with oil. Place mushrooms on the grill, reserving marinade for basting. Grill for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until tender. Brush with marinade frequently. Top with cheese during the last 2 minutes of grilling.

    I have done this with half the olive oil and its still amazing!
  • scarletphillips
    scarletphillips Posts: 8
    My "veggie" burger is a BIG portabello mushroom grilled with grilled onions on Sandwich Round with lettuce and tomato - yum!
  • darlilama
    darlilama Posts: 794 Member
    Not a vegetarian, but I've played with "meatless" foods. I haven't found a Boco-anything I liked. But I LOVE Morningstar's Spicy Black Bean burgers. OMG so yummy, especially with some pico de gallo on top!! I have some in my freezer right now! Mmmmm.

    Oh, yes, and portobello burgers/sandwiches are yummy, too.
  • nikkiw283
    nikkiw283 Posts: 90
    My favorite are spicy black bean by morningstar, great in a veggie breakfast burrito

    Oooo! I need to try them like that. Great idea!
  • LaurenAOK
    LaurenAOK Posts: 2,475 Member
    MORNINGSTAR CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN BURGER.
    MORNINGSTAR CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN BURGER.
    MORNINGSTAR CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN BURGER.

    Sorry, I'm a bit obsessed with those :laugh: I've been vegetarian for about 8 months and those are what got me through my meat cravings! Grill, slap on some cheese, serve on a whole wheat bun with lettuce, onion, and mustard... heaven.
  • carld256
    carld256 Posts: 855 Member
    Here's a one minute video recipe for Black Bean Burgers from Happy Herbivore.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvG223FTyRg

    15oz can black beans (drained, rinsed, mashed) mixed with
    2T ketchup,
    1T mustard,
    1t onion powder,
    1t garlic powder,
    1/3c instant oats.
    Makes 3-4. Bake 10 Mins 400F, flip and bake a few more mins.
  • kwin91
    kwin91 Posts: 128
    Morning star spicy black bean burgers 120 calories YUMM!!
  • Nailrep
    Nailrep Posts: 966 Member
    I like Boca. 70 calories each. When you pan fry, add some garlic salt for extra flavoring.

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