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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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.
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