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Comin at ya today to share my top three favorite veggie burgers on the market right now. Disclaimer: Iāve only been vegetarian for 3-ish months & I canāt have gluten or dairy soĀ this list does not include any veggie burgers that may contain either of those allergens but may in fact be very tasty. For example, my boyfriend likes the Trader Joeās veggie burger but it has gluten in it so I havenāt tried it & cant speak on it. That being said, theĀ burgs on this listĀ are v good soĀ I hope you give them a chance!
1. The best of the best: the Beyond Meat Beyond Burger

Guys. Oh my god. If you havenāt yet tried this, YOU MUST. As in, sprint to your nearest Whole Foods this instant to procure yourself one. It literally tastes EXACTLY like a beef burger (it even ābleeds!ā).Ā Theyāve somehow infused the Beyond Burger with that smoky,Ā grilled-on-an-actual-grill flavor. It really is phenomenal. Itās definitely my top pick for what to eat when youāre having one of those days where youāre craving meat, because it honestly will quell that craving.

Downfalls of the Beyond Burger:
ā ItĀ doesnāt contain super clean ingredients.Ā (Full ingredient list:Ā Pea Protein Isolate, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Refined Coconut Oil, Water, Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Succinic Acid, Acetic Acid, Non-GMO Modified Food Starch, Cellulose From Bamboo, Methylcellulose, Potato Starch, Beet Juice Extract (for color), Ascorbic Acid (to maintain color), Annatto Extract (for color), Citrus Fruit Extract (to maintain quality), &Ā Vegetable Glycerin.) So theyāre certainly not terrible, but they contain someĀ fillers & preservatives. Definitely not a whole-food, made-from-the-earth, burger. But, hey. Iām not saying you should eat this daily.
ā Itās on the pricier side
Last week whenĀ I bought the Beyond Burger at Whole Foods, it was $5.99 for 2 1/4 lb patties.Ā It definitely could be worse, but it also could be better. The other two burgers on this list are between $3.50 and $4Ā for 2 patties, so a little bit more affordable. Then again, buying organic meat aināt cheap either.
2. A very close second: Dr. Praegerās All American Veggie Burger

Ingredient-wise, this beats the Beyond Burger. Itās definitely way cleaner (scroll down for full ingredient list), and thusĀ I would feel better about eating it more often. The taste doesnāt quite reach the level of the Beyond Burger, but it isĀ still VERY good. It crisps up really well on the stove (thereās a brown rice flour coating) & itās pretty heavy-duty & contains 25 grams of proteinĀ so it sticks with you for a while. Plus I bought 2 patties at Sprouts yesterday for $3.69,Ā so itāsĀ a bit more affordable than the Beyond Burger.
Full ingredient list:Ā HYDRATED PEA PROTEIN (PEA PROTEIN, WATER, BLACK BEANS), CARROT, SWEET POTATO, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, ONIONS, BROWN RICE FLOUR, NATURAL FLAVORS, SESAME OIL, ROASTED GARLIC, SEA SALT, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, BLACK PEPPER.
3. HilaryāsĀ Black Rice Burger OR Adzuki Bean Burger

These were actually the first veggie burgers I ate that I really liked after going plant-based 3 months ago. They contain quality ingredients, theyāre not too pricey, & theyāre pretty easy to find, at least in my neck of the woods. I spread a little Miyokos vegan cheese on a patty & toast a slice of gluten-free bread & voila! Dinner is served!

I want to mention that Hilaryās makes a variety of veggie burgers. Iāve personally only tried the two flavorsĀ above but I imagine theyāre all very good! If you try another variety please share!
Full ingredient list (black rice burger):Ā Cooked Whole Grain Millet*,Cooked Adzuki Beans*, Expeller Pressed Coconut Oil*, Lotus Foods Organic Brown Jasmine Rice*, Lotus Foods Organic Forbidden RiceĀ®*, Leafy Greens (One or more of the following: Arugula, Beet Greens, Chard, Collards, Dandelion, Kale, Parsley, Spinach, Turnip Greens)*, Sweet Potatoes*, Cumin*, Garlic*, Redmondās Real SaltĀ®, Psyllium Husk Powder*, Arrowroot*, Apple Cider Vinegar*, Lime Juice*, Chili Pepper*, Oregano* *Organic
I hope youāve enjoyed reading about my favorite veggie burgers! Next step: go try āem all š and let me know what you think!!