What's the best veggie pattie?

[brainhulk]

That tastes just like real beef

 

[lxskllr]

None. I like boca burgers for a veggie patty that tastes like veggie patty.

 

[Elixer]

I had the misfortune of trying one the other day...how can people eat this slop?

 

[Capt Caveman]

Boca Spicy Chik'n

 

[cbrunny]

If you have a cow and feed it only veggies and then eat the cow it's really only eating veggies.

So I guess my answer is one made of a vegetarian cow.

 

[Oyeve]

The one mcdonalds made 20 years ago. Why was it good? Because it was just as unhealthy as their regular burgers.

 

[Nograts]

Turkey burger

 

[sphenodont]

Stop looking for something that "tastes like real beef", because that's a fool's errand. Look for a patty that is tasty in it's own right, and there are so many varieties available now that you can find whatever's best for you.

That said, I really wish Smashburger would sell their black bean burger patties direct, because they're great.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Stop looking for something that "tastes like real beef", because that's a fool's errand. Look for a patty that is tasty in it's own right, and there are so many varieties available now that you can find whatever's best for you.

That said, I really wish Smashburger would sell their black bean burger patties direct, because they're great.

That.

You're not going to make veggies taste like beef, so don't try. It will only lead to disappointment and dissatisfaction with the final product. Accept veggies for what they are, don't even call them burgers, just use veggie patty instead. I like falafels, in my bar days those were one of my favorite 2am snacks after last call. If I expected them to taste like a burger they would have sucked, but since I expected them to taste like falafel they were great. Find a decent veggie patty, experiment with spices and toppings and you'll easily come up with a sandwich that you enjoy. Just don't call it a burger, it won't be.

 

[disappoint]

I like Dr. Praeger's California Veggie burger but it doesn't taste like beef nor should it.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Add me to the list of those that are saying to stop looking for a taste doppelganger.

I have had blackbean burger patties that were quite tasty.

 

[BoomerD]

It really is the only way...

 

[manimal]

chiken?

 

[vi edit]

Morningstar chipotle black bean burgers are decent.

 

[DigDog]

if you fell into the vegetarian hole, i suggest you go all the way and make your own food. premade veg food is either deadly expensive, or horrible.

 

[Imported]

Morningstar chipotle black bean burgers are decent.

We get these at Costco.. pretty good when we're not feeling meat.

http://www.grubstreet.com/2014/10/impossible-foods.html Plant based burger that bleeds.. :hmm:

 

[runzwithsizorz]

IF you are serious, I was raised as a Seventh Day Adventist. A lot are total vegan. Others will allow eggs, cheese, and *scaled* fish. My family didn't really follow the teachings, other than no pork. In my youth, every summer I went to an Adventist youth camp where the menu was total vegan. We had sausage, scallops, hot dogs, burgers, etc, all vegan. Frankly, none of it was half bad. Is it the same?, well, nooo. The Adventist company that produced this food, and was once on store selves, is still around, Loma Linda Foods;
http://www.compare99.com/compare.html?q=Loma-Linda-Food&ort=Loma-Linda-Food-Sale&adid=iaCkp56u0p6TYK3L0ZWTYKfR0pVYosyfr6CflI6uzJ%2BWlI6o0qCWWdSfypKnpofFy5KkcK0%3D&baa=L&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ak_sc1_160414_L_2&utm_term=%2BLoma%20%2BLinda%20%2BFood

 

[DrPizza]

Why can't vegans and vegetarians enjoy the flavors of the food they eat for what they are? "I'm a hipster vegan. Ewww, eggplant is gross. Can you do something to change the flavor of the eggplant to make it taste like a steak or something?"

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Why can't vegans and vegetarians enjoy the flavors of the food they eat for what they are? "I'm a hipster vegan. Ewww, eggplant is gross. Can you do something to change the flavor of the eggplant to make it taste like a steak or something?"

Amen! To be fair, the entire industry providing vegetarian and other dietary restriction foods has done absolutely nothing to promote any option other than trying to copy other known dishes which contain meat.

I've always wondered why those Chefs who specialize in vegetarian/vegan cooking don't offer their own food lines? I'm sure there are a few but, none have national recognition that I know of.

My absolute favorite vegetarian/vegan flakes are the ones who let you know their preferences AFTER, you have sent out their order or, don't like the offerings you have on the menu and want you to make up something 'special' just for them on the spot.

 

[Charmonium]

The problem is that if you grew up eating one kind of food but want to change your diet, you want to do it as easily as possible. That's just human nature.

I grew up eating meat at almost every meal. Plus, since I live by myself, I either have to eat out, nuke something or cook pasta. I don't have a lot of options. I do buy vegetarian frozen food but there's a limited variety and not all of it is that great.

 

[Kaido]

None that taste like beef, but there are some amazingly tasty veggie burgers out there. I've made some from beans & stuff that have awesome flavor. But nothing tastes like beef!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q84nfWkLsYU

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Gardien burgers are the best

 

[Ns1]

The problem is that if you grew up eating one kind of food but want to change your diet, you want to do it as easily as possible. That's just human nature.

I grew up eating meat at almost every meal. Plus, since I live by myself, I either have to eat out, nuke something or cook pasta. I don't have a lot of options. I do buy vegetarian frozen food but there's a limited variety and not all of it is that great.

Amy's frozen stuff is pretty decent.