Fav. Veggie Burger?

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Veggie Burgers¿ Honor Roll All Miavita Features

 

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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.

 

a.. Boca Burger Hint of Fresh Garlic

b.. Natural Touch Okara Patties from Worthington Foods

c.. 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.

a.. Gardenburger Classic Greek, Zesty Bean or Savory Mushrooms patties

b.. Yves Veggie Cuisine (various)

 

What is your favorite veggie burger? If I don't have time to make my own,

I love Dr.Pregors California Burgers

 

 

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