Make or Buy Good Plant-Based Burgers

Lentil Quinoa Burgers (Ela Vegan)

Everyone loves a good burger. But many people are vegan. Or suffering from high cholesterol. And there is not enough land in England for everyone to eat free-range beef.

So here are some good simple plant-based burgers to try. And tips on where to find the best brands of ready-made burgers (serve with lettuce, ketchup and a bun!)

Before cooking, read up on food safety for people and pets (keep these burgers away from pets, due to toxic ingredients like salt, onion, garlic).

Just bin allium scraps (onion, garlic, shallots) as acids could harm compost creatures.

Also read our post on how to make vegan cheeseburgers.

This black bean burger (Ela Vegan) is made with natural ingredients.

Where to Buy Good Plant-Based Burgers

Moving Mountains Foods (sold in shops and wholesale to hotels and restaurants) is one of the better brands, made with pea protein and sold in easy-to-recycle packaging.

This brand sells burgers and other faux meats like sausages and hot dogs, along with faux fish fillets and fish fingers (as good as the captain’s!)

The brand was founded by a vegetarian entrepreneur, who was told by his GP to give up dairy for his health. He did, and now this brand sells millions of plant-based alternatives to the masses.

Their burgers hold up well for a barbecue or in a pan, always staying tender and moist. You’ll also find faux versions of chicken, beef and pork.