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lundi 22 août 2016

Garden Veggie Patties Make Healthier Meals

By Jennifer Martin


When it comes to eating right, some people still believe this is synonymous with starving or eating foods that are bland. In other cases, they may feel that eating the right foods takes a lot of preparation. However, with garden veggie patties, not only is it easy but it takes less time than a burger cooked well.

Many are not aware of the advancements in healthy eating. It is no secret that people with busy lifestyles have little time to cook. While salads can be very healthy, it is normal to want a change that is substantial and tastes good.

There are many types of veggie burgers out there now, both at the grocer and recipes that have been tested in many kitchens. Although soy or tofu products have been the mainstay of vegetarian meals, there are other choices that use a combination of garden vegetables, grains like quinoa or garbanzo beans. Brown rice patties with protein are sometimes a good meatless alternate.

Vegetables that make great patties include mushrooms, lentils and various squash varieties. These dense yet starch free choices have many nutrients and, unlike meat, a nice amount of fiber. There are also many flavors that include barbecue, black bean, and southwest to start.

Preparation is simple as the fastest way is cook these in a heated pan with a light coat of oil. Cook each side for a couple of minutes on medium heat and enjoy with a bun or alone to eat. These can be heated in an oven but using a grill pan will ensure its firm texture. A deep pan or cooking in the microwave may make it soggy.

For some who are looking to make the conversion into vegetarianism, making a burger like this has its advantages. One is that cooking meat of any kind takes longer than a veggie patty. Secondly, cleanup is much easier as there is no raw meat residue that may cause contamination during preparation.

These can topped almost like any other gourmet style burger that is growing in popularity. Onion strings, hummus, and pico de gallo are just some of the items that will make a veggie burger taste special without the excess fat or calories. Condiments like sriracha ketchup, chipotle mayo or hot and sweet mustard make excellent toppers as well.

When it comes to side dishes, there is more fun to be explored outside of the average French fry. Sweet potatoes, zucchini, and Portobello mushrooms can be sliced lengthwise and cooked or baked in light oil until the outside is crunchy. These alternative sides have fewer carbs and provide more nutritional value than starchy white potatoes that have been deep fried.

Vegetarian burgers have come a long way, as newer flavors are both colorful and succulent. The taste has also improved as some frozen versions have fewer mystery ingredients or fillers that defeat the idea of having a healthy meal. This type of food is not only good to eat but there are many choices that can satisfy almost any palate.




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