One of America's Favorites - Veggie Burger

Veggie burger topped with grated cheese on a bun

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 vegetables (like corn), textured vegetable protein (like soy), legumes (beans), tofu, nuts, mushrooms, or grains or seeds, like wheat and flax.








The patties that are the essence of a veggie burger have existed in various Eurasian cuisines for millennia, including in the form of disc-shaped grilled or fried meatballs or as koftas, a commonplace item in Indian cuisine. These may contain meats or be made of entirely vegetarian ingredients such as legumes or other plant-derived proteins. While it is not possible, or even necessary, to identify the 'inventor' of the veggie burger, there have been numerous claimants.








Some fast food companies have been offering vegetarian foods increasingly since the beginning of the 21st century.


Around the world[edit]
In places such as India where vegetarianism is widespread, McDonald's and KFC serve veggie burgers. Since February 2010, McDonald's Germany, its fourth-biggest global market, is serving veggie burgers in all its restaurants. Different kinds of veggie burgers are also served permanently in McDonald's restaurants in:

* Bahrain
* Cheung Chau, Hong Kong (McVeggie, in Cheung Chau Bun Festival)
* Egypt (McFalafel, consisting of a falafel patty with tomato, lettuce and tahini sauce)
* Greece (McVeggie, consisting of a breaded and fried vegetable patty with tomato, iceberg lettuce and ketchup, in a sesame bun)
* Malaysia
* The Netherlands (Groentenburger=Vegetable Burger)
* Sweden (McGarden)
* Switzerland (Vegi Mac)

Order from a vegetarian deli: veggie burger with french fries and salad

In the USA as of April 2005, veggie burgers were available in Burger King restaurants and those of its franchise Hungry Jack's. As of that same time, they were also available in certain Subways and Harvey's, as well as many chain restaurants, such as Red Robin, Chili's, Denny's, Friendly's, Johnny Rockets, and Hard Rock Cafe. Occasionally the veggie burger option will appear at the bottom of a menu as a possible substitution for beef or turkey burgers, rather than as an individual menu item.