# Meatless Mediterranean Burgers MorningStar's Cilantro-Avocado Recipe Features a Chickpea Burger By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-burger References: [morningstarfarms](https://www.morningstarfarms.com/recipes/cilantro-avocado-mediterranean-burgers) & [morningstarfarms](https://www.morningstarfarms.com/products/burgers/mediterranean-chickpea-burger) MorningStar Farms is known for delicious and meatless products like their chickpea burger that is used to make this cilantro and avocado-infused sandwich. The meatless patty is a veggie burger made with chickpeas and Roma tomatoes that are garnished with Greek herbs and spices. This delicious meat alternative will appeal to the vegetarian or vegan consumer who appreciates a good burger without any animal bi-products. MorningStar Farms' cilantro-avocado Mediterranean sandwich recipe is made using the brand's chickpea burger. The patty is paired with fresh avocado and cilantro ingredients along with Greek yogurt, green onions, garlic and lime juice. The burger is a tasty indulgence for vegetarians, vegans and even meat eaters and best of all, it's much healthier than its meaty counterpart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 34% | 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 - **Meatless Products:** The rise of meatless products provides an opportunity for companies to develop innovative and delicious plant-based alternatives. - **Health-conscious Dining:** The demand for healthier food options encourages the creation of recipes that incorporate nutritious ingredients without sacrificing taste. - **Ethnic Flavor Fusions:** Combining traditional Mediterranean flavors with plant-based burgers offers a unique and on-trend dining experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the growing market for meatless products by developing innovative plant-based alternatives and recipes. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can benefit from the demand for nutritious and delicious food options by creating and promoting products that cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Restaurants and hospitality businesses can tap into the trend of ethnic flavor fusions by introducing menu items that showcase unique flavor combinations, such as Mediterranean-inspired plant-based burgers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chickpea Masala Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-masala-veggie-burger.md) - [Black Bean Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-black-bean-patty.md) - [Spiced Chickpea Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-chickpea-burger.md) - [Sea-Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-veggie-burgers.md) - [Textural Veggie-Rich Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-burgers.md) - [Texturized Chickpea Protein Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-protein-vegan-burgers.md) - [Breakfast Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morning-burger.md) - [Meatless Chorizo-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-chorizo-burger.md) - [Delectable Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delectable-veggie-burgers.md)