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Veggie Burgers to Make At Home: Quinoa Sweet Cakes

Forget about defrosting that frozen veggie patty for dinner when your fresh, at-home version is waiting in a handful of ingredients you may already have.

Forget about defrosting that frozen veggie patty for dinner when your fresh, at-home version is waiting in a handful of ingredients you may already have. This quinoa-based recipe actually makes four fresh patties, so you can prepare for the week or use them as an excuse for a fiesta-themed dinner party.

As part of the Whole Foods Market Health Starts Here program, chefs like Chad Sarno aim to come up with plant-based recipes that make you feel just as good as they taste. This recipe is no exception to the principles of whole-foods eating: plant-strong, nutrient-dense, and healthy fats like the delicious sweet potatoes in store for you below. Scroll down to make this satisfying recipe tonight.

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Meatless Grilling: Guide to Veggie Burgers

All veggie burgers are not created equal.

All veggie burgers are not created equal. Although they have being meat-free in common, veggie burgers can be made of just about anything. Depending on your dietary needs, you may want to choose one that's completely vegan or one made without soy, so check out the list below to see which veggie patty you should grill up for your next barbecue.

Vegetarian: These patties are made with mostly veggies, grains, and legumes, and do contain eggs and/or dairy

1 Patty Calories Fat (g) Cholesterol (mg) Sodium (mg) Carbs (g) Fiber (g) Sugar (g) Protein (g)
Boca Grilled Vegetable 80 1 0 300 7 4 1 12
Dr. Praeger's Meatless All American Burger 130 4 0 350 9 9 9 15
Gardenburger Portabella 100 2.5 0 490 17 5 1 4

Vegan: These are made without eggs or dairy, but may contain soy or gluten

1 Patty Calories Fat (g) Cholesterol (mg) Sodium (mg) Carbs (g) Fiber (g) Sugar (g) Protein (g)
Gardenburger Veggie Medley 100 2.5 0 380 17 5 1 3
Boca Original Vegan 70 .5 0 280 6 4 0 13
Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burger 110 5 0 250 13 4 1 5

Keep reading to learn which veggie burger brands contain soy, are soy-free, and which are gluten-free.