Lindsey's journey to save the polar bears, the trees, the cows and everything in between: One brussels sprout at a time.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Who says vegans go without?


This could quite possibly be the best dang burger I have ever encountered.

Seriously.

Its made with my new favorite vegan burger patty by Gardein. It can be found in most supermarkets but for sure at the local Whole Foods.

I built this burger by first lightly toasting some locally made foccacia rolls. Then, I spread a mix of veganaise and dijon mustard and topped it with an herbed spring mix. The patty came next covered in a heavenly maple chipotle sauce. The final flourish is onions, carefully caramelized with olive oil and fresh garlic.

The result is truly special and is bursting with sweet, savory goodness.

I have never been overly thrilled with restaurant veggie burgers as they always seem like an afterthought just thrown on the menu to appease a few "picky" customers. This burger is proof that in the time it would take you to drive to your favorite restaurant, you could have a compassionate meal that satisfies on so many levels. It was also made from mostly store bought ingredients making it easy to put together without a lot of fuss.

So get creative!

Lindsey

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