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veggie burger

/ˈvɛdʒiˌ bərɡər/
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Other forms: veggie burgers

A veggie burger is a vegetarian alternative to a hamburger. You can host a meat-free cookout by throwing some veggie burgers on the grill!

Veggie burgers are made from a huge variety of ingredients, including mushrooms, beans, tofu, and nuts. It's increasingly common to find these meat-free patties in the grocery store and on restaurant menus. Even fast-food places often serve a veggie burger alongside versions made with ground beef. India, where a large part of the population doesn't eat meat, has one McDonald's location that's entirely vegetarian, offering veggie burgers made from spiced potatoes.

Definitions of veggie burger
  1. noun
    a plant-based patty made of soybeans and other proteins, often served on a bun
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