veggie burger

noun

|Updated on: 16 Jun 2018

Definition of veggie burger

: a patty chiefly of vegetable-derived protein used as a meat substitute; also : a sandwich containing such a patty

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Recent Examples of veggie burger from the Web

Photo: Brian Harkin for The Wall Street Journal High-tech startups are building burgers from plant proteins and compounds that grill and taste more like the real thing than old-fashioned veggie burgers.

— jacob bunge and heather haddon, WSJ, "A Stampede of Meatless Products Overrun Grocery Store Meat Cases," 10 June 2018
Burger King also offers alternative options such as a Morningstar veggie burger, vegan apple pie, and vegan French toast sticks.

— carson kessler, Fortune, "KFC Plans to Test Out Vegetarian Fried Chicken in the U.K.," 6 June 2018
Surprise seller My veggie burger is one of the best sellers.

— kristine m. kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A new life, and calling, for a single mom from India who created a food mart and restaurant," 17 May 2018
And of course, the ultimate un-burger: the veggie burger.

— justin ward, San Antonio Express-News, "4 new burgers to prevent meat fatigue this summer," 8 May 2018
Check out this easy way to prep and cook a week's worth of lunches at once on a sheet pan: Anyone who has ever tried a veggie burger will have noted the addition of ingredients like rice, lentils, beans, mushrooms, and, of course, vegetables.

— stephanie eckelkamp, Good Housekeeping, "What You Need To Know About Tiger Nuts—Plus 9 Ways To Eat (And Drink) Them," 17 Mar. 2017
The outdoor space inspired a new pub and patio menu featuring lighter fare, like a beet and veggie burger, smoked salmon salad, and sandwich versions of classics like the Scotch rarebit and prime rib.

— heather platt, Los Angeles Magazine, "Tam O’Shanter’s Patio Is Open for the First Time in 70 Years," 9 May 2018
Sass recommends a kefir breakfast bowl with a slightly green banana, a veggie burger topped with sauerkraut and onion, or a stir-fry made with asparagus and kimchi for a gut-healthy meal that packs both probiotics and prebiotics.

— anthea levi, Health.com, "Are Synbiotics the New Probiotics?," 2 May 2018
My vegetarian friend, used to choosing between pasta and veggie burgers, appreciated the creativity.

— polly campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Muse in Mount Lookout: Fresh, healthy and not quite enough," 9 Feb. 2018

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