MorningStar Veggie Burger - Review

As a part of the MorningStar Farms BzzCampaign, I received a coupon for a free item to try and then share a review. I also received about four $1-off coupons to pass along.

I chose the veggie burgers in two of the six varieties, Grillers Prime and Garden Veggie Patties.

find them in the frozen food section
 

 The Grillers Prime seem to be an attempt at making the veggie patties as close to the texture of beef meat patties as possible. They also have a very slight smoky flavoring which again is meant to be reminiscent of a hamburger. I found the Prime Grillers to be a little bland and a bit stringy in texture. You will not be fooled in to thinking you are eating a beef patty. However, I think these burgers might be a good stepping stone or transition for someone wanting to ease their way into eating more vegetarian options.

There are four recommended ways to cook the MorningStar Veggie Patty, by microwave, in the oven, on the grill and in the skillet (or as I call it, the pan). I fried the patties with a teaspoon or two of vegetable oil. It gave it a nice crispy texture which made the patties seem more like a breaded, fried chicken patty then a hamburger, which works pretty well.



Prime Grillers w/grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese, mayonnaise. Side of oven baked carrots and potatoes.

 

I also tried the Garden Veggie Patties. These I really enjoyed. They have a lot more flavor than the Prime Grillers and aren't really "pretending" at being a hamburger. The Garden Veggie Patty is its own food and a pretty tasty one. It also had the texture of a fried chicken patty when cooked in the pan.



Garden Veggie Patty w/lettuce, tomato, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise. Side of tortilla chips and pepper jack cheese dip (not pictured).

 

MorningStar Farms Veggie Burgers are a healthier alternative to beef hamburgers and taste pretty good. They are also quick and easy to make. So, I would and have added them to my "diet." But they definitely won't be a replacement when I'm craving a hamburger. Except on the days when I want a hamburger and am feeling too lazy to go through all the steps of making and cooking a beef patty. Those days I can just grab a Veggie Patty from the freezer and have it ready in less than ten minutes.

MorningStar Farms Veggie Burgers also have Spicy Black Bean Burgers, Grillers Original, Tomato &Basil Pizza Burgers and Mushroom Lover's Burgers.

MorningStar Farms has a huge line of frozen vegetarian food options check them out here: MorningStarFarms.com

 

And just so you know, I am a BzzAgent and I received a free sample of this product. The above opinions are my own and they are honest.