Veggie burger

Veggie Burger

A veggie burger is a hamburger-style, or chicken-style, patty that does not contain meat, but may contain animal products such as egg or milk. The patty of a veggie burger may be made from ingredients like beans, tofu, nuts, mushrooms, or grains or seeds, like wheat and flax.

History

Metro Espresso Pizza Cafe (Orlando) - Veggie burger

The veggie burger, by name, is believed to have been created in London in 1982 by Gregg's a fast food company. The term "veggie burger" has been used to describe a meatless burger and has been in use since at least the early 1980s.

Ingredients

The main ingredients of a veggie burger are legumes (like soybeans or chickpeas), tofu, mushrooms, nuts, grains or seeds, like wheat and flax. Some veggie burgers also contain dairy products or eggs as a binder.

Nutrition

Veggie burgers are generally lower in calories and fat and higher in fiber than beef, chicken, and some other meat-based burgers. They are also usually rich in protein and can be very high in vitamins and minerals.

See also

• Vegetarian cuisine
• List of meat substitutes
• Veganism

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