Veggie burgers?

BrandiL83
BrandiL83 Posts: 100 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I have never had a veggie burger before. Any good? Preferences on what brand?
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  • lilmisfit
    lilmisfit Posts: 860 Member
    I'm a vegetarian and I love Morningstar Farms Grillers Prime! They are my favorite. Quorn makes some good ones too...classic and cheeseburger varieties.
  • daffodilsoup
    daffodilsoup Posts: 1,972 Member
    I love Boca Vegan Grillers and Dr. Praeger's California veggie, but there are also delicious recipes you can try at home!

    The biggest thing to note is not to expect the burger to taste "like" meat - if you go into it expecting a beef substitute, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. Enjoy the veggie burger as its own entity and I think you'll be pleased!
  • Italian_mom
    Italian_mom Posts: 192 Member
    bump
  • peachyxoxoxo
    peachyxoxoxo Posts: 1,178 Member
    I love Boca Vegan Grillers and Dr. Praeger's California veggie, but there are also delicious recipes you can try at home!

    The biggest thing to note is not to expect the burger to taste "like" meat - if you go into it expecting a beef substitute, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. Enjoy the veggie burger as its own entity and I think you'll be pleased!

    Agree with those suggestions, and the advice.
  • noellestar
    noellestar Posts: 1 Member
    This: http://www.dailygarnish.com/2010/05/vegan-bean-burger-recipe.html
  • amanda_ataraxia
    amanda_ataraxia Posts: 400 Member
    I make my own. There is way too much sodium in the premade ones. Also, they are overpriced at $3-$4 per box.
  • refinnej44
    refinnej44 Posts: 2
    veggie burgers are good, I buy the morning star brand griller prime burger.. Let me know how you like them.. :smile:
  • apedeb09
    apedeb09 Posts: 805 Member
    I made black bean burgers a couple weeks ago and honestly, I couldn't even finish one.. I guess I am just a meat type of girl but I really thought I was going to like it.. In all fairness though I changed and omitted a couple ingredients since I didnt have some things on hand so that may be why I didn't like it.. Turkey burgers on the other hand are awesome!
  • SandyAnnP
    SandyAnnP Posts: 252 Member
    A great alternative to a meat patty on a burger is a large flat mushroom, cooked on a grill.
    I make felafels as patties rather then the round ball shape and freeze them to use on a burger with fat free mayo and salad. yummy. :)
    Heaps of felafel recipes if you google it but make sure you bake or dry fry them.
    Here is OZ we can but packets of felafel mix that you just need to add water, let it thicken/ set then shape and cook. :)
  • iris8pie
    iris8pie Posts: 224 Member
    they are so easy to make at home from beans and whatever veggies you have kicking around , and they are so so SO much better tasting than the boxed ones!
  • mrscapamerica
    mrscapamerica Posts: 67
    I like the black bean burgers. Morningstar ones are good, but too processed for me.
  • gspea
    gspea Posts: 412 Member
    I never thought I would say I like a vegatable burger - But we really like the Boca All American Flame Grilled burgers. STill gives me that BBQ flavor but no meat. Hubby likes them - next up is a black bean burger. I love beans so want to try that version...
  • LadyL2268
    LadyL2268 Posts: 2
    My husband and I were just talking about veggie burgers lastnight. I told him that I had not ever tried one after seeing a commercial. He suggested that I should try one and see how I like it. He loves them.
  • tabulator32
    tabulator32 Posts: 701 Member
    Try the Boca Meatless Spicy Chicken
  • cocolo89
    cocolo89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    I like the Boca burgers! Full of protein too
  • iuew
    iuew Posts: 624 Member
    morningstar grillers original. they are completely awesome. i have one for lunch a couple times a week.
  • cocolo89
    cocolo89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    I make my own. There is way too much sodium in the premade ones. Also, they are overpriced at $3-$4 per box.

    how do you make them? Mind sharing your recipe?
  • _VoV
    _VoV Posts: 1,494 Member
    I like all sorts of veggie burgers. My favorite 'hamburger' type is the Gardein ultimate burger. But, I love patties made from potatoes, rice, beans,veggies, mushrooms--you name it. These have there own unique taste and don't seek to imitate meat in any way. Mostly, I make these from scratch.
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    Morning Star! :D
  • charlena48
    charlena48 Posts: 192 Member
    I've tried different ones and I like the Bocca All American Flame Grilled.
  • chlorisaann
    chlorisaann Posts: 366 Member
    I am not vegetarian, But I LOVE the Bocca Savory Mushroom Mozzarella!!!
  • stephvaile
    stephvaile Posts: 298
    for me i really like the quorn make they used to do a pork and apple style lovely havn,t had any for ages really low fat aswell
  • therealjanelle
    therealjanelle Posts: 41
    I hate Morningstar and Boca!

    Try Gardein. They have some lovely "burgers". I like them grilled or seared in a little bit of Zoye oil. Eat on a whole wheat bun with onion, tomato, lettuce, swiss cheese and a little A1 - YUM!
  • randomnennie
    randomnennie Posts: 84 Member
    I made some gluten free, quinoa and mushroom burgers. Definitely hearty and delicious
  • rumpusparable
    rumpusparable Posts: 160
    They're like just about any other pre-made food: it'll depend on the brand and/or what they are made of if you make them yourself.

    So if you have one you don't care for, don't write them all off. Some I find quite tasty, some taste quite horrid. Just play around to find what you like.
  • meabhaline
    meabhaline Posts: 43 Member
    I'm a vegetarian and I love everything from Quorn. Its a change of texture from Veg and Carbs. They're so much lower in fat too.
  • b1delane
    b1delane Posts: 261 Member
    Boca burger with a Leaf of lettcue...add all the toppings your little heart desires and enjoy very delish!
  • MissesForrester
    MissesForrester Posts: 66 Member
    boca burger!
  • phatycake
    phatycake Posts: 216
    I'm a vegetarian and I love Morningstar Farms Grillers Prime! They are my favorite. Quorn makes some good ones too...classic and cheeseburger varieties.

    Yup, here too!
  • _VoV
    _VoV Posts: 1,494 Member
    Question for the meat-eaters who enjoy veggie burgers. Which ones do you think taste more like the 'real thing'? I haven't eaten meat for almost 40 years, so I'm no longer a good judge of this.

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