![]() The Great (Creamy) Peanut Butter Taste Test Gardenburger: The Original Veggie Burger Special Projects Editor Adina Steiman agreed that this option was "nice and chewy," but found it "ultimately unsatisfying."īUY IT: MorningStar Farms Grillers Original Veggie Burger, available at Target We thought it was slightly over-seasoned, but that's nothing a big slice of tomato and a few lettuce leaves can't fix. Like the Whole Foods patty, this burger has a processed-sausage quality, and benefits from a certain amount of nostalgia. Of those three, this brand tops the list (more on those other two in a minute). People of a certain age will remember when Morning Star Farms, Boca, and Gardenburger were the only veggie burger game in town. As for the "does it really bleed" question, the answer is not so much, but it does stay pink and juicy inside due to beet extract.īUY IT: Beyond Meat The Beyond Burger, available at Target Morning Star Farms Grillers Original Burgers It does have a distinctly tropical fruit scent when raw (although cellulose from bamboo is the only tropical ingredient listed), so if you're feeding your cat Jackfruit-and-Pineapple Fancy Feast, maybe you'll feel the same way. Alternatively, Anya and Kat said it reminded them of cat food. ![]() Regardless of preparation, I found the flavor very appealing-almost like aged meat-and could be fooled into thinking it was a beef burger if someone handed it to me fresh off the grill. Beyond Meat, however, suggests cooking their burger exactly as you would a traditional beef burger: searing on a hot grill or pan until crisp on the outside and juicy and pink within. To keep things fair, we cooked all of the burgers the same way: baking them in a 375✯ oven for 6 to 18 minutes, depending on thickness and whether the burger came from the refrigerator or freezer. Some of that in-fighting may have been due to the way we prepared these burgers. A few of our editors rated it the most vile, while others rated it with the highest score possible. Truthfully, this burger was the most divisive of the bunch. Anya said that she would eat it again on its own as a mid-day snack or with lightly-dressed greens for a quick weeknight dinner, Kat suggested crumbling or cutting it up prior to crisping in a pan, and then layering in a pita sandwich. Also made from largely real-food–sounding ingredients, it had a bean patty–like interior, a crispy crust, and-as the name suggests-a Southwestern-inspired flavor. We all liked this selection from Trader Joe's, but most of us said we would probably never eat it on a bun since the texture is a little too soft to provide much contrast. I found the texture to be reminiscent of pre-cooked frozen sausage-which is not a bad thing if you're planning to pile it high with tomatoes, pickles, and ketchup on a burger bun.īUY IT: Whole Foods 365 Meatless Burgers, available at Whole Foods Trader Joe’s Quinoa Cowboy Veggie Burgers With Black Beans and Roasted Corn Senior Editor Anya Hoffman thought this patty looked the best of the bunch and Kat enjoyed its slightly spicy, not overpoweringly smoky flavor. This was our top-rated choice among the meat-alternative variety. Praeger's California Veggie Burgers, $59 at Amazon or $5 at Whole Foods Whole Foods 365 Meatless Burgers ![]() Whether you're trying to go strictly low-carb or just want to be more mindful about your burger accessories, these low-carb hamburger buns will help make every bite even better.BUY IT: Dr. "Plus, it will also keep you fuller longer due to higher fiber content."Īnother reason to get creative with your definition of "bun" or try one of the latest low-carb alternatives? "People generally feel better when they reduce highly-processed, carbohydrate-rich foods and eat a cleaner diet filled with fiber-rich vegetables and satisfying proteins and fats," Savage adds. "Even if you’re not a low-carb diet devotee, swapping a traditional white flour hamburger bun-which has 140 calories and 26 grams of carbs-for a veggie-based alternative cuts calories and boosts nutrition," says nutritionist Eliza Savage, RD, of Middleberg Nutrition in New York City. Foodies are more creative than ever with fun veggie bun swaps, and low-carb alternatives are pretty much taking over the bread aisle. Nope, you're totally not doomed to eating your burger with a knife and fork and ending up with toppings and condiments all over your plate. Lucky for you, the current anti-carb crusade means you have plenty of delicious, low-carb hamburger buns to sandwich your patty between these days. If you're keeping a close eye on carbs, though (ahem, keto dieters), fresh-off-the-grill (or skillet.) burgers suddenly become tricky to navigate. Whether it's summertime and grilling season is in full swing or a craving has you hunched over the stove in the middle of winter, there's nothing quite like a juicy, topping-loaded burger.
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