# Sustainable Gourmet Burgers The 'Toltec Royale' by Chef David Ruiz Features a Blended Meat Recipe By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-01-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blended-meat References: [ediblenm](https://www.ediblenm.com/real-beer-and-royale-burgers-at-toltec-brewing/) & [abqjournal](https://www.abqjournal.com/1187705/blended-burger-project-entry-features-green-chile-other-nm-touches.html) The 'Toltec Royale' burger by Chef David Ruiz encourages conscious consumption thanks to a blended meat recipe. Ruiz seamlessly fuses premium brisket and ground beef -- sourced locally in New Mexico -- with [cremini mushrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-mushroom-bacon-burger) and fresh herbs. Available at Albuquerque, New Mexico's Toltec Brewing, the artisanal burger aims to help foodies reduce their carbon footprint and also boasts less calories, fat and sodium content than full-meat burger varieties. Getting its name from cult classic film Pulp Fiction, which references the French version of a [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-meatless-mckroket) Big Mac named the "Royale with cheese," this burger targets meat eaters looking to reduce their overall intake. Thanks to its innovative, blended meat recipe, the burger has been entered into "The Blended Burger Project, a contest put on by the [James Beard Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icons-programs) to promote healthier and more sustainable meat consumption." Image Credit: David Ruiz ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Blended Meat Burgers:** The Toltec Royale burger demonstrates a trend towards blended meat recipes that prioritize sustainable and healthier consumption. - **Sustainable Food Practices:** The use of locally-sourced ingredients, such as the ground beef and brisket in the Toltec Royale burger, highlights a trend towards sustainable food practices. - **Contests Promoting Sustainable Meat Consumption:** The Blended Burger Project contest organized by the James Beard Foundation illustrates a trend towards contests that encourage chefs to create more sustainable meat-based dishes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can integrate blended meat recipes like the Toltec Royale burger and locally-sourced ingredients to produce healthier and more sustainable menu items. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** The sustainable agriculture industry can benefit from partnerships with local restaurants who prioritize using locally-sourced ingredients, like Toltec Brewing did with their blended meat burger. - **Contest and Awards:** The creation of contests like The Blended Burger Project, particularly in the food and sustainability industries, can incentivize competition and encourage innovation in more sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Umami Mushroom Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-actual-truffle-burger.md) - [Hybrid Jackfruit Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-jackfruit-burger.md) - [Meatless Chorizo-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-chorizo-burger.md) - [Globally Inspired Plant-Based Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-the-world-burgers.md) - [Regenerative Meat Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regenerative-meat.md) - [Customizable Mycelium Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50cut.md) - [Movie-Inspired Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yes-chef.md) - [Cheesy Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-royale-with-cheese.md) - [Blended Meat Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phils-finest.md)