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Vegetarian Burgers: New Generation of Options
Boy, who knew ten years ago that there would be a bunch of vegetarian burger options in the freezer department of several grocery stores. I say "several" grocery stores because there are some unique choices at Trader Joe's and then some at Whole Foods stores, and then some at your typical supermarket chain.
Vegetarian Burger Tip #1: Trial and error works because everyone is different and you need to find a vegetarian burger that works for you personally. My husband likes this one with Indian spices that he gets at Trader Joe's (Vegetable Masala Burger) while I tend to like the GardenBurger options at my regular supermarket.
Vegetarian Burger Tip #2: Decide whether you are looking for a burger that is trying to pose as a beef burger or a burger that is unapologetic about featuring vegetables. Both types are available in most supermarkets these days so be clear which one you are looking for. Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers are literally green to the eye and have all sorts of chunks of vegetables in the burger. It is undeniably all about vegetables and I rather like that about this burger.
Vegetarian Burger Tip #3: Some will need a quick spray of canola cooking spray for the nonstick skillet or before you place it on the grill. Some of the vegetarian burgers are visually on the dry side and could use a light coat of canola to help them brown up while cooking, such as with Amy's Chicago Veggie Burger (this burger tastes halfway between a beef burger and a vegetable burger).
Vegetarian Burger Tip #5: Don't be afraid to throw some cheese or condiments on top of the burger (some will need the extra fun and flavor.)
Vegetarian Burger Tip #6: These are a great quick meal option because they keep in the freezer, usually in individual burger wrappers, and you can heat one or two up within 5 minutes!
Vegetable Masala Burger (Trader Joe's)
1st six ingredients: potatoes, canola oil, carrots, green beans, water, bread crumbs
1 burger = 120 calories, 8 grams fat, 1 gram fiber, 360 mg sodium
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers
1st six ingredients: carrots, onion, string beans, soybeans, zucchini, oat bran
1 burger = 110 calories, 4.5 grams fat, 4 grams fiber, 250 mg sodium
Amy's Chicago Veggie Burger
1st six ingredients: organic mushrooms, organic onions, organic brown rice, filtered water, organic celery, organic carrots
1 burger = 160 calories, 5 grams fat, 3 grams fiber, 390 mg sodium
~~Elaine
Related Topics: 10 Tips for Meatless Meals, The Part-Time Vegetarian
Technorati Tags: vegetarian, veggieburgers
Vegetarian Burger Tip #1: Trial and error works because everyone is different and you need to find a vegetarian burger that works for you personally. My husband likes this one with Indian spices that he gets at Trader Joe's (Vegetable Masala Burger) while I tend to like the GardenBurger options at my regular supermarket.
Vegetarian Burger Tip #2: Decide whether you are looking for a burger that is trying to pose as a beef burger or a burger that is unapologetic about featuring vegetables. Both types are available in most supermarkets these days so be clear which one you are looking for. Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers are literally green to the eye and have all sorts of chunks of vegetables in the burger. It is undeniably all about vegetables and I rather like that about this burger.
Vegetarian Burger Tip #3: Some will need a quick spray of canola cooking spray for the nonstick skillet or before you place it on the grill. Some of the vegetarian burgers are visually on the dry side and could use a light coat of canola to help them brown up while cooking, such as with Amy's Chicago Veggie Burger (this burger tastes halfway between a beef burger and a vegetable burger).
Vegetarian Burger Tip #5: Don't be afraid to throw some cheese or condiments on top of the burger (some will need the extra fun and flavor.)
Vegetarian Burger Tip #6: These are a great quick meal option because they keep in the freezer, usually in individual burger wrappers, and you can heat one or two up within 5 minutes!
Vegetable Masala Burger (Trader Joe's)
1st six ingredients: potatoes, canola oil, carrots, green beans, water, bread crumbs
1 burger = 120 calories, 8 grams fat, 1 gram fiber, 360 mg sodium
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers
1st six ingredients: carrots, onion, string beans, soybeans, zucchini, oat bran
1 burger = 110 calories, 4.5 grams fat, 4 grams fiber, 250 mg sodium
Amy's Chicago Veggie Burger
1st six ingredients: organic mushrooms, organic onions, organic brown rice, filtered water, organic celery, organic carrots
1 burger = 160 calories, 5 grams fat, 3 grams fiber, 390 mg sodium
~~Elaine
Related Topics: 10 Tips for Meatless Meals, The Part-Time Vegetarian
Technorati Tags: vegetarian, veggieburgers
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15 Comments:
If you've got to have a burger, then this is, clearly, the route to go. But it's nice to get off the meat-oriented treadmill and head straight for the good, old fashioned vegetables (like a grilled portabello mushroom instead of a fake burger). There, the ingredient list is one: just the veg!
Cheers!
I CANNOT HAVE ANY OF THE NIGHTSHADES (T0MATO,EGGPLANT,RED/GREEN/YELLOW PEPPERS,WHITE POTATO) NOR CAN I HAVE MUSHROOMS...SO IT MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO EAT THESE VEGGIE BURGERS!HELP!
pearl-arted@worldnet.att.net
I like the garden burger from MorningStar. I marinate it before cooking, in a little olive oil, some A1 sauce or Woostershire sauce, some oregano, garlic powder....then fry it up, and put cheese on it. Yum.
Where would one find Dr.Praegers California Veggie Burger? I have used the garden burgers and microwave them and put lots of condiments on them and enjoy veggie burgers but would like to try this one?
Mizzoo, Dr. Praegers can be found in most large super market chains. Look in the sections with the other veggie burgers or sometimes they are in the Kosher secion. Check out their website www.drpraegers.com
Try a burger sandwich. A burger bun with fresh veggies of your joice and a dressing. You will control all the ingredients (and expense).
When we buy veggie burgers we get Boca Burgers. They taste great but tend to be just a little dry. So when we cook them we spray a little non-stick spray in the skillet then put just a little water in there with it and cover the skillet, cooking it at a lower temp. That way it steams them at the same time as browning it.
The Veggie Massala burgers at Trader Joe's are my favourite and we buy them weekly to ensure we have them in stock at all times. they are even great on their own for a quick snack!
Morningstar Farms Black Bean Burger is the best! I like to get the small pita bread and put the burger on that with some fat free cheese. Then lettuce, tomato, and pickles, of course. Those are the best ones that I have ever had. Chilis has a really good black bean burger as well under their guiltless entrees.
Dr. Praeger makes a complete line of frozen food which is excellent. There are fish sticks and potato pancakes as well as a variety of veggie burgers, all delicious.
After eating veggie burgers for five years, my husband and I can't stand a meat burger. When we first started eating veggie burgers we would stop at McDonald's about twice a month to get a cheeseburger. Gradually we stopped because we just didn't like them anymore. We like all varieties of Morningstar.
My favorite is Morningstar Farms Black Bean burger. I like to simmer it in stewed tomatoes and sliced onions. Delicious!!!
I really like the Portabella Veggie Burgers. They taste good, have 5 grams of fiber per pattie and are 90 calories each. If I am in a hurry but hungry, I simply heat a pattie up, place a slice of swiss cheese on it and melt it agian in the microwave. I top it with 2-3 sliced tomatoes.It's fast, good and good for you!!
I like the Morningstar Spicy Black Bean burgers also (but Beano is a must-add "condiment")
Where would I find the portabella veggie burger?
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