# Guiltless Vegan-Friendly Burgers This Meatless Burger is Seasoned to Perfection and Far From Bland By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-01-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-friendly-burgers References: [foodgawker](http://foodgawker.com/post/2013/01/29/220884/) & [myfooddiary](http://myfooddiary.com/blog/black-eyed-pea-and-sesame-burgers-with-sweet-soy-kale) Finding vegan-friendly burger options can be difficult in a world dominated by meat-packed creations, but this sweet recipe will ensure that everyone is satisfied. Made with a [completely vegetable base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actual-veggies-burgers), the burger patty is held together with a combination of soy sauce and tahini to help it survive the cooking process. Keeping ingredients together without using egg is a delicate balance, but this recipe does an excellent job. This vegan-friendly burger is topped with a delicious, coleslaw-like kale accoutrement that will mesh perfectly with the other ingredients and spices at work. Although those who aren't vegan might be hesitant to try out the recipe, these [veggie burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-masala-veggie-burger) are so flavorful that it's doubtful you'll even miss the meat. You might think twice the next time you want to opt for a meat-packed burger. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vegan-friendly Burgers:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to develop and market innovative plant-based burgers as a healthier and sustainable alternative to traditional meat burgers. - **Meatless Creations:** Opportunity for restaurants and food chains to introduce unique and flavorful meatless burger options to cater to the growing demand for vegan and vegetarian dishes. - **Eggless Binders:** Opportunity for food scientists to develop alternative binders for vegan burgers that hold ingredients together without using eggs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunity for food manufacturers to invest in plant-based burger production to cater to the increasing demand for vegan-friendly options. - **Restaurant and Food Service:** Opportunity for restaurants and food service providers to expand their menus with innovative meatless creations and attract the growing population of vegan and vegetarian customers. - **Food Science and Technology:** Opportunity for food scientists and researchers to develop and refine eggless binders for vegan burgers to enhance their taste, texture, and cooking properties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crispy Vegan Fish Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-fish-burger.md) - [Mushroom-Based Restaurant Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beef-free-boy.md) - [Crunchy Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-veggie-burgers.md) - [Delectable Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delectable-veggie-burgers.md) - [Microwavable Vegan Burger Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-burger-patty.md) - [Globally Inspired Plant-Based Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-the-world-burgers.md) - [Veggie-Forward Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slider-patties.md) - [Flavorful Veg-Forward Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-marbles.md) - [Quarter-Pound Meatless Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steakhouse-style-burger.md)