For vegetarians and vegans alike, it can be difficult to find meat-free burgers that are both healthy and tasty. These hearty dishes demonstrate that there are indeed a number of DIY and pre-made meatless burger options out there.
For quite some time, many commercial veggie patties were processed, dehydrated and bland. However, recently companies have begun putting more focus on creating better tasting vegetarian and vegan options. For example, consumers can now purchase store-bought patties that are packed with nutritious superfoods and free from artificial filters. There are also bite-sized veggie burger options that provide a perfect meat-free appetizer for any party.
For those who are more ambitious, there is also the option of making your own meat-free patty. Some DIY burger recipes include patties made from healthy ingredients such as chickpeas, quinoa and sweet potatoes. Other recipes ditch the idea of a patty altogether and instead opt for a filling made from vegetables or even juice pulp.
While meat-free burgers may not be everyone's cup of tea, a growing number of health-consious consumers are interested in purchasing and consuming meatless burger alternatives.
20 Examples of Meat-Free Burgers
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Meatless Mediterranean Burgers
MorningStar's Cilantro-Avocado Recipe Features a Chickpea Burger
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Vegan Burger Hybrids
Ms. Vegan's 'Cheesy Mac Bun Burger' is a Meatless Mash-Up
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Juice Pulp Burgers
Shake Shack's Juice Pulp Veggie Burger Redefines Patty Meat
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Japanese Rice Burgers
Lotteria's Mongolian Bowl Burger Provides Bites Filled with Carbohydrates
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Southwestern Veggie Burgers
This Quinoa Burger Patty is Tasty and Good for You
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Meatless Beet Burgers
This Vegan Recipe is an Alternative to the Classic Beef-Made Meal
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Peanut Veggie Burgers
These Spicy Thai Peanut Veggie Burgers Bring the Vegetarians to the Cookout
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Lettuce Wrap Burgers
This Grain-Free BBQ Alternative Includes a Broccoli and Sweet Potato Burger
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Bite-Sized Vegan Burgers
Gardein's Tiny Veggie Burgers Taste Like Chick'n
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Vegan Berry Burgers
The Fugazim is a Great Vegetarian Burger Option That's Full of Flavor
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Spicy Chickpea Burgers
This Vegetarian Burger Recipe is Extra Crunchy and has Chipotle Ketchup
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Savory Superfood Burgers
This Quinoa Sweet Potato Burger Recipe is Served with a Yogurt Sauce
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Deep-Fried Cheese Patties
KFC India Released a Deep-Fried Paneer Patty
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Healthy Cheddar Burgers
Iamafood Blog's Broccoli Cheddar Burger is Garnished With Steamed Veggies
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Green Superfood Burgers
Dr. Praeger's Healthy Burgers Are Loaded with Leafy Greens, Quinoa & Hemp
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Spicy Veggie Sliders
These Black Bean Butternut Vegetarian Sliders Come With Chipotle Ketchup
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Hearty Beefless Sliders
The Gardein Beefless Sliders Pack a Protein-Filled Punch
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Bleeding Vegetarian Cheeseburgers
This Hyper-Realistic Veggie Burger Has a Blood-Like Appearance
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Minty Veggie Burgers
This Delicious Veggie Burger Patty is Made from Hummus and Mint
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