But in the midst of all that, I'm continuing my quest to keep reviewing veggie burgers! And today's review is a “veggie burger” unlike any I’ve reviewed thus far!
I saw Johanna’s Veggie Burger Bites on the shelf at my local health food store (I think my eyes are trained to immediately spot the phrase “veggie burger” anywhere I go). I was mystified, and a bit skeptical, of these strange dried-out looking bits of veggie burger… but I knew I had to try them. For science! And the blog!
The texture was unusual. Looking at them, I thought they would be kind of crunchy like granola, but instead they were hard, (literally) like a dried out veggie burger, but not so hard that it was painful to bite into them or anything. Consisting of mostly nuts, seeds, and vegetables, the ingredient list certainly sounds like that of a veggie burger.
The taste was unexpected – they reminded me of those vegan-cheese flavored kale chips that are sold in stores (the “nacho” flavor, I guess?). I like those kale chips, so I enjoyed the flavor of these veggie burger bites. They were a little spicy, with a nice kick to them.
The idea of just eating bits of dried out veggie burgers had not appealed to me (that sounds like stale food you would throw away, right?), and I had expected to just sample one or two of these bites and then probably throw the rest away…
But I surprised myself by continuing to pop one after anther into my mouth! Soon I had finished the whole package.
I wouldn’t say these remind me very much of veggie burgers, in appearance, texture, or taste… So it feels difficult to review them and rank them as such. Compared to other veggie burgers, they would be obviously be a disappointment. But on their own, they were an unexpectedly pleasant snack. They’ve raw, vegan, and gluten free, so most of your dietary restrictions are covered, as long as you can eat nuts! I would certainly consider buying these again as a lightweight but protein-packed snack to bring along when hiking or camping. But don't try them expecting them to taste like the veggie burgers you are used to enjoying!
Rating: ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
Johanna's Veggie Burger Bites
purchased at: Greenbay Marketplace in Astoria, NY
price: $6.99 for a 2.5oz container
YumVeggieBurger review #158
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Congrats, Ali!!
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Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteGood to see you post again- those raw veggie burger bites are not something i ever would have bought but now i'm curious!
You MUST go to Superiority burger in the e village-its fairly new and makes a signature veggie burger (vegan patty, vegan bun option) for just $6! And freaking delicious.
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I've been reading through the archives... Fun blog! I'm going to second the above comment and say that Superiority in the east village is a must review for your blog. I'd love to know your take, considering all the accolades it's been receiving... Not a New Yorker myself, so I'd like to live vicariously... and you seem a defacto expert in this field, so I'm awaiting your judgment. I'm going to go ahead and trust it more than the hyperbole...
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ReplyDeleteThese Johanna's veggie burger bites look absolutely delicious! I love how versatile veggie burgers can be. It's great to see such creative recipes that cater to plant-based diets. I can't wait to try making these at home. They’d be perfect for a quick snack or a fun party appetizer!
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