If you want something besides a traditional burger on your bun, but don’t know where to start, there are several veggie burger options to consider. Not all burger options offered at health food stores are vegan, so if you don’t want dairy in your burger, check the ingredient list. The amount of fat in commercial veggie burgers also varies widely, so be careful with low-fat options.

Depending on the recipe you select, vegan burgers may include mushrooms, plant protein, nuts, oatmeal, or even beans as a major part of the recipe. Soy protein, which offers a chewy texture, is also frequently used. Although veggie burgers usually start out as patties, they can also be crumbled and served as “meat” in meat sauces and soups. Veggie burger recipes can also be formed into individual “meat” buns or added to a chili or sloppy joe recipe.

Although veggie burgers are generally lower in calories and fat than burgers, non-vegan options may contain fat from cheese, eggs, or oil. Even the higher-fat varieties are likely lower in fat than extra-lean ground beef, which typically gets more than half its calories from fat.

Veggie burgers are a much better source of fiber than burgers or other meat alternatives. Although meat is fiber-free, most veggie burgers provide 3 to 4 grams of fiber per serving. Veggie burgers are generally also cholesterol-free (unless the recipe contains dairy ingredients). In contrast, a 3.5-ounce hamburger made with extra-lean ground beef would include up to 90 mg of cholesterol. Depending on the recipe, veggie burgers can also contain generous amounts of helpful nutrients like iron, protein, or even vitamin B-12. For all their good points, veggie burgers do have one caveat: they generally have more salt than ground beef and may also require more oil to fry without sticking.

For a quick veggie burger, one of the best options I’ve found would be the Cedar Lake Quik Burger fresh out of the can. The Cedar Lake Vegeburger is another tasty option. Simply open the can at both ends and push out the contents, like a sausage roll. Cut the content carefully (to prevent it from breaking) and sauté it in a little olive oil. Both options above are vegan, and both are delicious on a burger bun, served with mayonnaise, ketchup, lettuce, pickle sauce, and a fresh sliced ​​tomato.

If you’re looking to make your own veggie burger, try the delicious recipe below:

Wonderful walnut burgers

Ingredients

1 cup of walnut

3 cups of cooked brown rice

2 cups firm tofu, drained and shredded

1 cup dry breadcrumbs

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 teaspoon of thyme

1 tablespoon arrowroot or cornstarch

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon soy sauce

Addresses

one. Toast the nuts in the oven at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes. Set aside.

two. Mix remaining ingredients in a medium bowl, making sure cornstarch is well blended (no lumps).

3. Grind the cooled nuts into a fine flour and add to the previous mixture.

Four. Work the mixture with your hands until very well blended. If necessary, add enough water so that the consistency is not too dry, but holds well together.

5. Spray a cookie sheet and shape your patties, using the mouth of a small jar as a guide.

6. Bake sprayed at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes, then flip to brown the other side.

7. Serve with a hamburger bun, pickles, olives, lettuce, ketchup, and whatever else sounds good!

This recipe can also be pressed into a pan and baked like a loaf. Let cool before slicing.