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Veggie burgers can be deliciousbut theyre not all created equal.
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And if youre willing to put in the time to make your own from scratch (a fun project!
), they can be awesome too.
But at times frozen veggie burgers can be a little… lacking.
Surely there had to be at least a few tasty options out there, right?
I set off on an at-home taste test to find out.
As it turned out, I found some new faves.
What are veggie burgers made of?
Veggie burgers are basically any kind of burger-shaped patty made with plant-based ingredients instead of meat.
(No extra liquid needed, as it would likely just make the patties mushy or soggy.)
Veggies arent always the main event though.
Both types of veggie burgers can be tasty, Geiger says.
It just depends on what bang out of burger experience you’re looking for.
How can you make store-bought frozen veggie burgers taste good?
Store-bought versions definitely can be tasty, but youvegotto cook them the right away.
Adding toppings, sauces, or seasonings is important too.
Rule number one for prep: Do NOT microwave your veggie burger, Geiger says.
Even if youre in a hurry, and even if the box gives instructions for doing so.
Nuking will manage to make your patty both mushy and dry at the same time.
Some sturdy burgersmighthold up on a grill, but others will stick to the grates or just fall apart.
Once your burger is cooked to perfection, youll want to dress it up.
Finally, consider tucking in something crunchy or leafy.
The former is great if youre looking for a stand-in for meat.
Theyre not always as protein-packed and may be a little softer or squishier.
Now lets look at the best of the best.
After sampling a whole host of plant-based patties here are my absolute faves in a whole host of categories.
(They come frozen or refrigerated.)
black eyed peas!)
plus spicy roasted peppers, cumin, and garlic.
On a whole grain bun with mashed avocado and sprouts, this hit the spot.
Plus the outside takes on a nice, crisp sear to give you a satisfying crunchy layer.
Only drawback is that they’re pretty thin.
The burger tasted so good, I would’ve been happy withmoreof it in between the bun!
This one is not at all.
With those additions, it was seriously scrumptious and filling.
(It’s nut-free too.)
Just don’t microwave or grill them.
They might not hold up.
