veggieburgers

Plant-based burger alternative

Veggieburgers are meatless patties designed to substitute for hamburgers, typically made from vegetables, grains, legumes, or soy products.

The term covers both homemade versions and commercial products: I'll have the veggieburger with extra pickles.

Also spelled as two words or hyphenated.

serving

bun

Soft rounded roll

onion · pickles · ketchup · mustard · mayonnaise · cheese · sesame · avocado · sprouts · relish

ingredients

tofu

Coagulated soy milk block

lentil · chickpea · quinoa · portobello · mushroom · soy · falafel · legumes · beets · carrots

dietary

vegan

Avoids all animal products

organic · non-GMO · dairy-free · allergen-friendly · kosher · halal · sustainable · eco-friendly · cruelty-free

grilling

barbecue

Slow-cook over coals

sear · grates · tongs · spatula · cookout · flipping · sizzle · propane · skillet · griddle

nutrition

fiber-rich

Containing much roughage

vitamins · minerals · iron · low-calorie · antioxidants · omega-3 · zinc

Opposites
protein source

veggieburgershamburgers

Beef patties in buns

cheeseburgers · ground beef · steakburgers · steak · carnitas

dietary philosophy

veggieburgerscarnivore diet

Diet of animal products only

meat · animal products · red meat · barbecue · charcuterie

Family

veggieburger

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G