Veggie Burgers’ Honor Roll

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Veggie Burgers’ Honor Roll

 

by Susan Stuck, Miavita Recipes Editor

 

Veggie burgers have come a long way from the mealy,

dry, joyless patties that made you fear the road to

healthy eating, like the one to hell, was paved with

good intentions. But times have changed. Supermarkets

now stock so many flavor-packed veggie burgers you

don't have to sell your soul to go meatless.

 

Healthy Fast Food

 

Every time you eat a veggie burger instead of ground

beef, you're doing your body a big favor. You spare

yourself a load of calories and saturated fat, and

you'd be hard-pressed to find an entree with healthier

ingredients. We looked high and low, but Miavita

nutrition experts found no empty calories in any

name-brand veggie burgers.

 

Veggie Burgers' Nutritional Profile

 

Protein source: Soy and other legumes

 

Fat: Minimal amounts of " good " fats from liquid

vegetable oil or nuts

 

Fiber: Up to 6g per serving

 

Veggie Burgers vs. Other Fast Food

Burger King Whopper 614 calories 36 grams fat

McDonald's Quarter Pounder 410 calories 20 grams fat

Typical veggie burger 100 calories 3 grams fat

 

 

The Best Tasting Brands

 

Ready to give veggie burgers a chance? Open the

supermarket freezer case, and let your taste buds be

your guide. Most brands fall into one of two

categories: Veggie burgers that try to mirror the

taste and texture of beef, and those that emphasize

the natural flavors of the veggies and grains. Look

below to see our favorites in each category.

 

The WannaBeefs: Best of the Meat-Like Patties

 

For patties that look, smell (sort of) and taste like

beef, look for veggie burgers with " soy protein

concentrate " as the first ingredient, followed closely

by " natural flavors, " and you're probably looking at a

good choice to satisfy beefy cravings.

 

Best Meat-like Veggie Burgers

 

Chewy, tasty and juicy -- slap any of these three in a

bun with pickles and ketchup, and we bet you'll have

no beef with their flavor.

 

Boca Burger Hint of Fresh Garlic

Natural Touch Okara Patties from Worthington Foods

Lightburgers from Lightlife Foods

Not Garden Variety: The Veggie-Taste Standouts

 

Instead of aiming for ersatz beef, some burger makers

strive to showcase the natural good taste of

vegetables and grains, from black beans to bulgur and

mushrooms to peppers. Look at the labels for flavor

combinations that suit your tastes, and give two or

three different brands a try. Here are our favorites.

 

Best Vegetable-Taste Patties

 

Robust flavor combinations and satisfying texture give

these brands the edge.

Gardenburger Classic Greek, Zesty Bean or Savory

Mushrooms patties

Yves Veggie Cuisine (various)

 

 

 

 

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