Vegetarian Burgers: The Healthy, Delicious Way to Eat America's Favorite Food - Paperback

by Bharti Kirchner (Author)

Want a burger that's low in fat and cholesterol, high in nutrition and fiber, and simply delicious? Try a veggie burger. Not the bland bean burgers of yore, these burgers offer a wide range of exciting flavors, textures, and ingredients that give America's favorite food a unique vegetarian twist, and an international flavor. Among the mouth-watering burgers presented here are: Beet and Mushroom Burgers--perfect for the summer grill; Peanut Burgers--which have a unique Indian accent; Teriyaki Tofu Burgers; and Shiitake-Stuffed Barley Burgers. In addition to serving suggestions, Vegetarian Burgers devotes entire chapters to creating side dishes and condiments that complement a meal of meatless burgers, featuring recipes for SautE ed Asparagus, Double Garlic Potatoes, Honey-Ginger Mustard, and Peanut Sauce. From the strictest vegans and vegetarians to the curious carnivore looking for a change of pace, all will find the recipes in this unique cookbook a necessary part of their cooking repertoire.

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Burgers have always been tasty, fun, and convenient. Now, thanks to Bharti Kirchner, they are healthy too. Here are fifty creative recipes for modern burgers made without meat for meals that are low in fat and high in nutrients and fiber. These are no the bland bean burgers of yore. Kirchner's recipes represent a wide range of exciting flavors, textures, and ingredients, reflecting the way Americans eat today. Here are recipes for all-important cholesterol-reducing Tofu and Other Soy Burgers, Grain and Bean Burgers, Vegetable Burgers, Nut and Seed Burgers, Stuffed Burgers - suitable for festive occasions - as well as chapters on side dishes and condiments that complete meals of meatless burgers. Cooking from Vegetarian Burgers is the healthiest and most delicious way to enjoy America's favorite food.