Most veggie burgers consist of ingredients like mushrooms, onions, and corn. Nuts are great sources of protein, flavor, and healthy fats. Tofu is not hugely popular in veggie burgers. Grains, however, are widely used in veggie burgers. The more popular grains being quinoa, rice, or wild rice. They are good options that can be used to replace the previously mentioned bases, or they can act as additions. Veggie burgers are generally well-seasoned, it brings out some flavors without overpowering the blend of ingredients when done well.
Americans' love affair with hamburgers began sometime in the s when German immigrants introduced the Hamburg steak to their new country. Made with a mixture of ground beef and seasonings and served on a roll, it quickly became the quintessential American meal. In fact, hamburgers were the foundation for the proliferation of fast-food chain restaurants in the United States and eventually around the world.
This, and the rise in popularity of a vegetarian diet, led food processors to develop a meatless burger. Although the term vegetarian did not exist until the s, the theory or practice of following a meatless diet can be traced as far back as the first millennium. The Buddhist religion forbade the killing of animals for food.
Buddhist priests who had spent time in China were responsible for introducing tofu, a white cheeselike substance that results from the soaking or boiling of soybeans, to Japan in the eighth century. The sixth century B. Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras advocated a kinship between humans and animals, and his followers often adhered to a vegetarian diet. Plato, Epicurus, and Plutarch were other early vegetarians. In the Christian religion, the avoidance of meat has often been viewed as a penance.
Some monastic orders forbid the consumption of meat. For centuries, Catholics were instructed to forgo meat on Fridays and even now avoid it during the season of Lent. In the s, the Bible Christians sect was created when a group separated from the Church of England, citing the Bible's prohibition of meat consumption as one reason for the split. One of those followers was Sylvester Graham who traveled the country extolling the virtues of vegetarianism.
One of his particular favorite foodstuffs was whole grain flour, and it is from him that we got Graham crackers. The American Vegetarian Society followed in Up until this time, the primary impetus for following a vegetarian diet was a concern for animal life. In the twentieth century, the healthful benefits of a meatless diet became another, equally compelling force.
See how to make homemade veggie burgers that are hearty, flavorful and full of vegetables. These delicious vegetable-packed burgers are high in fiber 5 grams and come in at just under calories for one patty. Vegan substitutes are included in the recipe. Jump to the Best Veggie Burger Recipe. When setting out to create this veggie burger recipe, we had one major goal.
We add beans to this recipe, but they are far from the star. They are so easy! Mimicking meat is difficult to do and to be honest, I think it discredits how delicious vegetables can actually be. Most importantly, they are delicious. Rule one when it comes to making a great meatless burger — get rid of excess moisture. We deal with this in two ways:. Rule two for making the best veggie burger — keep lots of texture. No one wants a boring burger, right? See how you can actually identify different textures and ingredients in our photos?
We add texture four ways:. When we first created this recipe, we called on eggs to help bind the burger together. They work like a charm, but since sharing these burgers with you, many of you have asked about making them vegan friendly. Flax eggs are perfect in this recipe! They help bind and firm up the middles of the burgers. Once you make the burger mixture, you can keep it in the fridge for 24 hours. Or you can form the patties, cook them and freeze up to three months this is what we do.
Cooking the burgers is simple. Use a skillet over medium-low heat. You can do this on the stovetop or on a grill. If you are grilling, we recommend still using a cast iron skillet or griddle. Baking them is an option, too although, we do prefer the crunchy exterior you achieve when cooking them in a skillet. These are still vegetable burgers after all, so take care when you handle them. They hold up well, but it is best to use a soft touch when moving them around or flipping. Nothing is difficult about the process, so stick with us.
You can do this! Heat the oven to degrees F. Let us help you craft the perfect meat-free patty—the cheese and bun or lack thereof is entirely up to you! Looking for more meatless meals? Try our 50 best-ever vegetarian dinner recipes.
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