fig marmalade gardein veggie burger*



have you ever had one of those days that you think you'll go crazy if you don't sink your teeth into something besides a salad or pasta? 

yesterday was that kind of day.

this is a gardein veggie burger, one of the best tasting veggie burgers i've ever had.  i recently discovered this new brand and i couldn't be happier.  pronounced gardeen, it's a combination of garden and protein.

 i combined the patty, with an old-fashioned fluffy white bun and hipstered it up by smearing it with homemade fig marmalade, fresh garden lettuces, sweet maui onions, chopped tomatoes and spicy mustard. 
yum.


*no animals were harmed making this burger.
xo
janet

40 comments

  1. It doesn't look like that brand is in our area yet. Our current favorites are Morningstar mushroom or black bean burgers. I'll have to gussy up some burgers next time we have them!

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  2. Yum, I am always looking for a great veggie burger. I am allergic to soy so I have to be careful. Sounds great! Hugs, Bonnie

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    1. i do think there is soy in these bonnie.

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    2. Bonnie,

      If you haven't tried Amy's California Veggie Burgers, they don't have soy
      http://www.amys.com/products/product-detail/veggie-burgers/000010

      Janet,

      Your receipt sounds delicious and the photograph is inspiring

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  3. That really does look good and I think the fig marmalade and sweet maui onions must have made it over the top delicious. I'm sauteing shallots right now and wish I had Gardein burger to put them on!

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  4. That burger looks delicious! I wish I had one right now.

    Is that fig marmalade made by you...if so, I'll take a jar! :)

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    1. yep, it's my homemade jam. i think i'm on my last jar. next batch for sure.

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  5. What brand of buns do you use? The only buns I have been able to find without dairy in them are Oroweat's whole wheat hamburger buns. We check the ingredients each time we buy them because last year without warning Oroweat begin adding dairy to their whole wheat bread. If they do that with their buns, don't know what we will use.

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    1. i'm not sure what brand this is. i'll check on it for you.

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  6. Oh this looks so yummy!!! And I love the epilogue* I`m a vegan myself and I know how rare we are in the blogosphere. Love your blog!

    >'.'<

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  7. Sounds great. I think I'll just have fig jam and mustard, please. Hold the fries.

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  8. OMG, Janet...I devour every one of your recipes and this will be no different! I just received some fig jam and I love Gardein, too and the baked potato or sweet potato fries, homemade, are like the icing on the cake...or, in this case, the olive oil on the root!
    Yummy!
    Chris

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    1. thanks so much chris. there isn't a potato i don't love!

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  9. That sounds delicious...especially with your fig marmalade! Oh my gosh! I need to find gardein - I've heard of it, but haven't tried it.

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  10. Hello Janet:
    This really does look a delicious way of healthy eating. Home made fig marmalade sounds absolutely perfect. Do you have it to export?!!

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  11. That looks delicious, I'm salivating and it's only just gone 8am. I love a vegeburger but I've never tried fig marmalade to accompany it. x

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  12. I'm home alone tonight and this is the perfect inspiration for an easy Friday night dinner for one.

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  13. I have to second all the comments above - looks and sounds great. Thanks for the recommendation on a new brand to try.

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  14. In my next life, I am coming back as your neighbor or you as my chef.
    pve

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  15. First of all, your photo is gorgeous, I can just smell the spring California air. I love hearing about good veggie burgers, thanks for sharing this. And finally, please post your fig marmalade recipe!

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    1. sue this is the recipe i use. http://www.pickyourown.org/figjam.htm

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  16. Rockin' my world, Lady! Fig jam on a veggie burger...Helllooooo...Where have you been all my life? :-)
    -Suzanne in Illinois

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  17. Dear Janet,
    You may turn me back into a vegetarian with these tempting dishes you show! I am going to buy these burgers this very weekend to try them you temptress, you!

    Love,
    Eleanor

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  18. Boca Chik'n patty, apricot fruit spread, spicy mustard, sweet onion, chopped cherry tomatoes, and red leaf lettuce on a fluffy bun with mashed sweet potatoes flavored up with Earth Balance. Not quite like yours, but tasted so good, I think I came close. Keep the wonderful posts coming! Thank you-Thank you-and thank you again.
    -Suzanne in Illinois

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  19. The fig marmalade sounds delicious! Definitely something I would love to try. :) Thanks for the link to the Pick Your Own website, too. We have plans to start a garden this year, plus I also plan to start canning my own fruits and veggies, so I will be visiting the site quite often.

    Btw, I am making the Butternut squash soup today. Thank you for the recipe! :)

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  20. Btw, I reviewed the Ralph Lauren Polka-dot shirtdress on my blog yesterday. :)

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  21. Yum! I love to see what you are eating Janet.
    I love my homemade black bean vegan burgers.
    And, I was just sent this video today...........can't imagine ever eating a real burger again for so many reasons, but here's another.
    http://fitperez.com/2012-03-11-pink-slime-in-ground-beef/?from=PH#.T10oBFFwZE4
    If the link won't open when you click, then please take the time to type in the whole link and watch!

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    1. hi emily, thanks for sharing. i've already included the article in my post i have scheduled for tomorrow. thanks again for thinking of me.

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  22. Hi Janet! I wanted to let you know that I love the Butternut Squash soup...so absolutely delicious! Even my 4 year-old loves it and ate a big bowl of it at supper tonight. Thanks again for posting the recipe! Enjoy the rest of your day! :)

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  23. Hi Janet,

    I didn't know Gardein made veggie burgers, I've only seen the "meat" substitutes. I will have to look for them at the store.

    Linda
    xo

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