If there’s a veggie burger out there, I’ve tried it. Here are my faves:
Organic Sunshine Burgers. These are divine. They hold up on a grill and are especially good broken up in a tortilla with veggies. I especially like ’em because they are free of textured vegetable protein (TVP). TVP is a highly processed product which causes much of the nutrients to be lost and leaves little flavor.
Sunshine burgers use raw sunflower seeds as the base– a very yummy change from the usual burger. They are also soy free, dairy free, wheat free and gluten free.
Trader Joe’s Masala Burgers. These are inexpensive and delicious. These are also soy free and made with a potato base. Cook one on the Foreman for a great sandwich (add some tomato and spinach) or break it up and sautee with some veggies.
Amy’s Veggie Burgers. Amy’s burgers are substantial, meaty-tasting burgers. I’m confident that these babies can convert any carnivore. Make a serious burger with these– add some sauteed onions, avocado, arugula… go crazy! The only downside is that they’re spendy. So, save up and buy a box. The “Bistro” flavor is my very favorite.
Wild Wood SprouTofu Veggie Burgers. These burgers are made with sprouted soybeans which offers a nutritional boost over the more highly processed soy burgers. They have a nice surge of protein, so I like to make a lettuce sandwich with these and have it as a snack after a workout. I’ll lightly sautee one and wrap it in a big leaf of romaine. I add some tomato slices and a tiny bit of vegan mayo and mustard. Yum.
If you have other veggie burger faves, be sure to share them!
Where do you get the sunshine burgers? Amy’s California is one of my favs!!
I get ‘em at Eastside Co-op. They have them at the other Co-ops and at Whole Foods. You can find more buying info here: http://sunshineburger.com/buy/
Restaurant-wise, I love the walnut burgers at Seasalt restaurant at Minnehaha Falls.
Kris, I was just there last weekend and was tempted by the burger. I didn’t get it… but now regret it! Good reason to go back
I haven’t found many veggie burgers that I dig at restaurants. So many of them use Boca’s or Morningstar. Not tasty.
I did just try the new Amy’s 1/4 pound burger. Huge! It’s pretty good- great for grilling.
Surprisingly the Sunshine burgers are good on the grill too!
Awesome that Sunshine are good on the grill! I’m diggin their other products too. They have some breakfast patties that are fabulous.