Plant-Based Burgers

Plant-Based Burgers  

Gone are the days when vegetarians were expected to be content with merely a plate of salad and chips. Plant-based dining has gone from niche to normal, with vegans, vegetarians, and flexitarians alike expecting menus to include tasty and satisfying choices.  

The plant-based trend isn’t just about catering to those opting for a meat-free lifestyle—it’s about accommodating a growing number of diners looking to reduce their meat intake without compromising on flavour.  

This has created a golden opportunity for chefs to expand their menu and attract a wider audience. And what better way to jump on board than with Edgell’s crowd-pleasing, flavour-packed Plant Based Burger?  

Plating up Plant-Based  

The demand for plant-based options continues, driven by health-conscious diners, environmental awareness, and sheer curiosity. So, restaurants that offer exciting plant-based options stand out—they’re meeting a need while proving just how creative and delicious plant-based cuisine can be.  

Make the Burger the Hero of the Plate 

When it comes to Plant Based Burgers, the possibilities are endless. Here are a couple of innovative recipes that are sure to inspire:  

Plant Based Fakeaway Burgers 

Try this plant-based spin on a well-known favourite. 

Ingredients (serves 10): 

20 frozen Edgell Plant Based Burger 

10 toasted seeded double brioche buns 

400g burger sauce 300g finely shredded iceberg lettuce 10 slices burger cheese  100g finely diced onion 150g sliced pickles 100g tomato ketchup 100g American mustard  Instructions: Cook frozen Edgell Plant Based Burgers following packet directions. Assemble bun bases with ½ the burger sauce, lettuce, cheese, Plant Based Burgers and onion. Top with second bun base and assemble with remaining burger sauce, lettuce, pickles, cooked Plant Based Burgers, onion, ketchup and mustard. Top with bun lids and serve.   Plant Based BBQ Burgers Plant Based Burgers filled with crispy onion rings, fresh cabbage and BBQ sauce anyone? Ingredients (serves 10): 

• 10 frozen Edgell Plant Based Burgers 

• 10 toasted brioche buns 

• 200g shredded green cabbage 

• 500g frozen Chiko®: Crumbed Onion Rings, cooked following packet directions 

• 200g BBQ sauce 

Instructions: 

1. Cook frozen Edgell Plant Based Burgers following packet directions. 

2. Assemble bun bases with cabbage, Plant Based Burgers, cooked Chiko Onion Rings and BBQ sauce. Top with bun lids and serve. 

  Plant-Based Breakfast Burger Bagel Want a hearty plant based brekky option? Look no further...  Ingredients (serves 10): 10 frozen 125g Edgell Plant Based Burgers 10 bagels, toasted 454g tub frozen Edgell Chunky Avocado Pulp, thawed 100g tomato relish 400g baby spinach leaves, wilted 400g sliced mushrooms, sauteed  Instructions: 

1. Cook frozen Edgell Plant Based Burgers following packet directions. 

2. Spread one side of bagel with Edgell Avocado, the other with tomato relish. Top with Plant Based Burger, spinach and mushroom. 

Tailoring to a Mindful Audience 

Plant-based eaters are diverse, and their preferences are too. Some love a hearty burger that mimics meat, while others appreciate patties built from vegetables, grains, or legumes. Offering a mix of styles can give your menu an edge, ensuring no diner feels left out. 

It’s also worth thinking about presentation. When you serve Plant Based Burgers with gourmet sides like Sweet Potato Chips, fun Sidewinders, or a zesty slaw, your burger instantly becomes a memorable and satisfying meal.