My Vegeburger Addiction: How to Create 21 Amazing Meatless Burgers

By Eleanor P. Lopez MD

My Vegeburger Addiction is a collection of twenty-one plant-based burger recipes. This book has something for everyone: the traditional vegetarian, the vegan vegetarian, and raw foodists. For inclusion in this book, each burger is rated for: (1) ease of preparation; (2) how well it holds together; (3) texture; (4) flavor; and (5) versatility (Multiple ways to prepare: saute, grill, bake, and steam).

Every combination of ingredients is well thought out for harmony of flavors and nutritional value. The reader will discover the fun section about the folklore and history of plant-based cuisine. Included is a primer on basic cooking techniques and helpful lists of pantry staples and kitchen tools that will have you cooking like a pro. Bonus recipes for complementary side dishes make meal planning an easy task. Within these pages, there are many opportunities to create a variety of heart-healthy meals that will appeal to the entire family and delight your guests.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jul 17, 2023
• ISBN: 9798886164831

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My Vegeburger Addiction

How to Create 21 Amazing Meatless Burgers

Eleanor P. Lopez MD

ISBN 979-8-89043-422-7 (paperback)

ISBN 979-8-88616-484-8 (hardcover)

ISBN 979-8-88616-483-1 (digital)

Copyright © 2023 by Eleanor P. Lopez MD

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods without the prior written permission of the publisher. For permission requests, solicit the publisher via the address below.

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Photographs by Dreamstime Photography

Printed in the United States of America

Table of Contents

To my husband, Michael Lopez, we miss you!

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1

Vegeburger Mastery

FAQs

Kitchen Tools

Pantry Staples

Chapter 2

Vegetarian Folklore and History

Chapter 3

The Traditional Vegeburger

Thanksgiving Morning Burger

SunBurger

Portabella Panini

Special K Sliders

Tofu Burger Deluxe

Ebony Ivory Bean Grillers

Eggplant Quarterpounder

Chapter 4

The Classic Vegeburger

Artichoke Burger

Thai Mushroom Burger

The Waldorf

Garden Mushroom Burger

Granny Burger Special

Quinoa and Spinach Burger

VegeWhopper

Chapter 5

The New Classic Vegeburger

Tex-Mex Tamale Burger

Mom's Eggplant Burger

Savory Lentil Burger

Falafel Burger

Beet Power Sliders

Edamame Burger

Pisces Burger

Chapter 6

Health Benefits

Herbal: Health Benefits

Vegetable: Health Benefits

Nuts, Seeds, Grains, Legumes: Health Benefits

Glossary of Terms

Appendix

Tofu Burger Granules

Dan's Grill Sauce

Roma Sauce

Quick Mushroom Gravy

Homegrown Mayo

Horseradish Mustard Spread

Savory Croutons

Joe's Aioli

Seasoned Breadcrumbs

Cornbread Breadcrumbs

Pimento Spread

Recipes for Complementary Sides

Coconut Sweet Potato Fries

E tu Brute? (Caesar Salad)

Mike's Guacamole

Garden Fresh Baked Potato

Michelle's Tabouli

Hummus

Tzatziki Sauce

Marinated Tomatoes

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

Five Pepper Relish

Five Pepper Salsa

About the Author

To my husband, Michael Lopez, we miss you!

Acknowledgments

Thanks to my husband, Michael, who was my loyal and supportive partner and president of my Fan Club. Michael's research expertise has made this endeavor possible.

Thanks to my children Daniel, Michelle, and Joel for being eager and willing participants in my test kitchen over the years.

Thanks to Joel Lopez for all the technical computer support.

Thanks to Aunt Flor, Florence T. Jones, for Special K secrets.

Thanks to Mother, Myrtle I. Parson, for showing me that cooking is both an art and a vehicle of love.

Introduction

This book is the cure for the common vegeburger! Search no more. This excellent collection of vegeburger recipes will address all of your burger needs . The recipes in this book are as varied as they are delicious. These recipes appeal to everyone, among them are kids and non-vegetarians. There are several sections of My Vegeburger Addiction that will leave you well informed regarding the practical side of burger building such as the guide for tools and equipment and the staples list for a well-stocked pantry. There is also the fun side as found in the folklore and history chapter.

I was born in Honduras and have an inborn love for Latin and Caribbean cuisines. My wonderful parents brought our family to New York City on a quest for opportunities and a better life. I was mesmerized and spellbound by that noisy, colorful, and active city. There was amazing street food like fifteen cent hot dogs sold from steaming, aromatic carts; hot knishes served on the street in wax-paper envelopes; White Castle's little square burgers