Vegan cuisine has experienced an impressive boom in recent years, and restaurants have followed this trend closely, adapting and expanding our menu options to meet the demands of vegan diners.
If you love burgers but follow a vegan diet, you're in luck. At Frankie Burgers we elaborate unique combinations of ingredients and flavors so that you can enjoy a good vegan burger that has nothing to envy to the traditional beef meat. Read on!
Vegan burgers: taste, texture and ethics
A vegan burger is a version of the classic hamburger that is completely free of animal ingredients, i.e., it is composed of plant-based ingredients.
Vegan burgers mimic the look, texture and taste of a conventional hamburger, but without the use of meat. A variety of plant-based ingredients and cooking techniques are used to achieve an experience similar to eating a traditional hamburger.
Sustainable flavors: delicious ingredients and common culprits in vegan burgers
Restaurants recognize the importance of providing vegan options on their menus, not only to cater to vegan customers, but also to attract a wider audience looking for healthier and more sustainable alternatives. Vegan cuisine is not just about boring salads and simple dishes, but now true culinary masterpieces have been created without the use of animal products.
Cooking professionals have put their creativity to work to create dishes that stand out for their vibrant flavors, unique ingredient combinations and attractive presentations. Innovative cooking techniques and preparation methods have emerged that bring out the natural beauty of plant foods and enhance their flavor.
The most common ingredients used in vegan burgers include:
Vegetable proteins
Tofu, pea protein, textured soy protein and legumes are some popular choices for providing a protein base for the burger.
Vegetables
Onions, garlic, carrots, mushrooms and spinach are just some of the vegetables used to add flavor, texture and nutrients to the vegan burger.
Cereals and grains
Quinoa, brown rice, oatmeal, bread crumbs and other cereals and grains are used as binders to help bind the ingredients together and give structure to the burger.
Spices and seasonings
A combination of spices and seasonings such as cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, pepper and salt is used to enhance the flavor of the vegan burger.
The restaurants have also adopted a farm-to-table mentality, prioritizing organic and sustainably sourced ingredients on their menus. Partnerships are established with local farmers and vegan food producers to ensure the quality of the ingredients used. This direct connection between restaurants and producers also promotes awareness of the importance of environmentally friendly food.
Vegan burgers that you have to try
Here are two vegan burger options you can enjoy at Frankie Burgers:
- Original with pickles, onions and our famous Frankie sauce. A nod to the taste of traditional American hamburgers.
- Truffled with sautéed mushroom, caramelized onion and truffle sauce; the irresistible touch of truffle to create a unique gourmet experience in every bite.
What to accompany a vegan hamburger with
At Frankie Burgers we are of those who think that the burger and the fries are the perfect couple. That's why all our burgers are served with quality fries.
Every morning, they arrive at our establishment directly from Galicia; once they reach our hands, we select, clean and cut them every day. Being a quality product, they will always be good, but what makes them irresistible for you is to give them the "Frankie touch" as we call it - we poach them at low temperature and when it is time to serve them we fry them at 180ºC, which leaves them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside -.
Stop by Frankie Burgers and enjoy your favorite burger with the vegetable protein meat option: let yourself be surprised by its taste without having to envy your carnivorous companion!
Book at our hamburger restaurants in Madrid or you can also order burgers at home in Alcalá de Henares and Madrid through our aggregators Just Eat, Glovo and Uber Eats.
