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Grex Kitchen Item 140: Veggie Burgers
Entered by mary on Sun Jul 27 14:31:16 UTC 1997:

I read an article recently where a survey in Consumer Reports, on veggie
burgers, was quoted.  They had some folks rate non-meat burgers which were
grouped into two categories - those trying to taste like meat and those
trying to taste like an vegetable pattie. 

Of the ones that tried to taste like meat, something called a Bocca burger
rated highest.  Of the ones not trying to be meat-like the group rated
Morningstar Farms veggie burgers the best. 

I have always been fond of the Gardenburger brand but last night I made
both Gardenburger and the Morningstar Farm burgers and had John play
guinea pig. He had a preference for the Morningstar brand.  I too found it
slightly better with a crunchier texture and a bit of a smoky taste.  But
the difference wasn't remarkable so I think I'll just buy whichever is
available at the time. 

Anyone else have a favorite brand?

6 responses total.

#1 of 6 by valerie on Mon Jul 28 14:25:05 1997:

I like making them from scratch.  More control.  I too read that Consumer
Reports article, and I was surprised that they didn't mention making the
burgers from scratch as an option.  They're usually pretty good about
including a homemade option for comparison purposes.

#2 of 6 by mary on Sun Sep 7 13:02:33 1997:

Last night we tried Morningstar Farms "Better 'n Burgers" brand,
which is soy-based, and I suppose is more of a fake-meat product.
I didn't care for it one bit.  Way to much of a smokey flavor and
gummy texture.

#3 of 6 by mary on Sun Sep 7 13:03:19 1997:

s/too/to

Oh, I should add that John liked 'em.

#4 of 6 by remmers on Sun Sep 7 14:22:37 1997:

Yep, guess I'm just a smokey, gummy kinda guy. :)

#5 of 6 by arabella on Mon Dec 1 08:47:40 1997:

I like Fantastic Foods' Nature's Burger, which is a mix to which you
add water.  I haven't tried any of the pre-fab burgers yet.

#6 of 6 by mary on Mon Apr 13 13:39:37 1998:

Last night we had veggie burgers for dinner but fussed-up up a bit.
I topped each burger with some thick and chunky guacamole, sprouts,
red onion and tomato.  Served next to a side of carrot, raisin and
apple salad it was a colorful and yummy dinner.

I really like the Morningstar Farm brand of veggie burger.
But if you decide to try them be careful you are getting their
all vegetable burger.  They make a soy-based one too that I
wouldn't recommend.

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