This Earth Day Burger Is Completely Vegan

From plantbasednews.org

This easy burger recipe helps reduce emissions by using plant-based meat! 

As BBQ season picks up, Earth Day is a good moment to rethink what goes on the grill. This Earth Day burger keeps the format people already enjoy but swaps in a plant-based option. It shows how small changes can shift everyday meals without losing familiarity. You still get a stacked burger, toasted bun, and classic toppings, just with a different base.

The burger itself is quick to cook and easy to assemble. The patty cooks in minutes and pairs with lettuce, pickles, and a slice of vegan cheese. Each serving delivers a solid amount of protein and fibre, which helps turn it into a proper meal rather than just a light option. It’s straightforward and fits into a regular dinner routine.

The dill-sriracha relish adds something extra. Blended white beans give it a thicker texture, while pickles, dill, and chili bring sharpness and heat. Add some homemade sweet potato fries to round everything out with a crisp side that works well with the softer burger and sauce.

This Earth Day burger works for spring meals, casual BBQs, or quick dinners at home. It’s easy to repeat and simple to scale up for more people.

This recipe was republished with permission from Redefine Meat.

Prep your Earth Day burger

An Earth Day burger offers a plant-based take on a BBQ classic, paired with a dill-sriracha relish and sweet potato fries for a complete meal.

Cut down on carbon emissions with easy swaps like meat alternatives and plant-based ingredients - Media Credit: Redefine Meat

Ingredients

Burgers

• 1 pack Redefine Premium Burgers defrosted
• 2 burger buns
• 1 head of gem lettuce
• 6–8 pickle slices
• Sliced vegan cheese

High-protein burger relish

• 30 ml ketchup
• 15 ml vegan mayo
• 5 ml sriracha or to taste
• 10 g chopped dill
• 1 pickle finely chopped
• Chopped shallot
• 50 g cooked white beans

Sweet potato fries

• frozen sweet potato fries
• 15 ml oil
• Pinch smoked paprika & dried mixed herbs
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

Make the sweet potato fries:

• Heat oven to 200°C. Toss sweet potato fries with oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika and dried mixed herbs. Roast for 20–25 minutes, turning once.

Make the dill–sriracha burger relish:

• Blend white beans until completely smooth. Mix with ketchup, mayo, sriracha, dill, chopped pickles and diced shallot. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Cook the burgers:

• Heat a pan on medium-high heat. Toast the buns and set aside. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Add the sliced cheese and cover with a lid or place into the oven to melt.

Build the burgers:

• Spread relish on both sides of the toasted bun. Add lettuce, burger patty and pickles. Add more relish on top if you like. Serve with a generous portion of sweet potato fries.

Tips:

• Always toast the buns: it improves flavour and protects against sogginess.
• Let the patties rest 1 minute: they stay juicier and hold together better.
• Spread relish on both sides of the bun: for that proper burger-shop feel.

https://plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes/dinner/earth-day-burger/

Get the Vegan Whopper! PETA’s Cow-lossal Message Rises Above Sunset Boulevard Burger King

From peta.org

Hollywood, Calif. – Diners in search of a fast-food fix on Sunset Boulevard this month are in for an udderly unexpected sight: with two enormous cows staring accusingly down from above and asking, “Would It Kill You to Get a Vegan Burger?” The message is directly across from Burger King, where customers can choose the kind option – a vegan Whopper topped with tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and pickles—and swap the mayo for ketchup, mustard, or barbecue sauce, making it 100% animal- and artery-friendly. PETA notes that the fast-food chain’s French fries, onion rings, hash browns, French toast sticks, and syrup are also vegan. Additional photos are available here.

“Burger King’s vegan options make it easy to order kind meals that are full of flavour and free from animal exploitation,” says PETA President Tracy Reiman. “PETA encourages everyone to consider who went into that burger and let animals live in peace by simply ordering vegan.”

Cows have friends and mourn when a loved one dies or when they’re separated from each other. In the meat industry, they’re crammed into filthy sheds and feedlots, endure routine mutilations including tail docking, castration, and dehorning with no painkillers, and are slaughtered at just a fraction of their natural lifespan.

Each person who chooses vegan foods spares nearly 200 animals every year and reduces their own risk of suffering from cancer, heart disease, strokes, diabetes, and obesity. PETA’s free vegan starter kit is filled with tips to help anyone looking to make the switch.

PETA’s billboard is located near 7107 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—points out that Every Animal Is Someone and offers free Empathy Kits for people who need a lesson in kindness.

https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/get-the-vegan-whopper-petas-cow-lossal-message-rises-above-sunset-boulevard-burger-king/ 

Aldi Brings Back Vegan Smashed Pork Burgers, Launches New Chicken Version

From plantbasednews.org

The plant-based burgers are high in protein and feature the thin, easy-to-fry silhouette of classic smashed patties 

Aldi UK just brought back its popular vegan smashed pork burgers.

In addition to the Plant Menu No Pork Smashed Patties, the budget supermarket has also launched a new version: No Chicken & Black Pepper Smashed Patties.

Both Aldi products feature the thin profile of classic smashed burgers, and develop a crisp, caramelized crust and enhanced flavour when cooked. They are designed to be eaten two at a time, as in a traditional double sausage muffin or breakfast burger.

                                                Aldi's smashed burger patties are £1.99 per box - Media Credit: Liam Pritchett

The No Pork burgers feature 5.5g of protein and 80 calories per patty, or 11g of protein and 160 calories per two-patty portion. The No Chicken burgers contain 6g of protein and 87 calories per patty, or 12g of protein and 174 calories per portion.

Writing in the Vegan UK group on Reddit, one user said, “Myself and my girlfriend really enjoyed both of them. The ‘sausage’ ones with some cheese and ketchup felt like a McMuffin. Will be buying them again.” Another wrote, “They’re bloody lovely.”

The smashed pork and chicken burgers have an RRP of £1.99 per 4-pack, and both flavours are gluten-free. They are available now at Aldi stores nationwide.

Vegan croissants, pepperoni pizza, and demand for high-protein options

Liam PritchettThe smashed burger patties are just the latest vegan products from Aldi UK

Aldi first introduced the No Pork Smashed Patties in January 2024 as part of its biggest-ever Veganuary range, alongside vegan corn dogs and pain-au-chocolat.

The supermarket recently brought back its Carlos Takeaway vegan “Pepper-Noni” and “BBQ No Chick’n” frozen pizzas. Both feature coconut-oil cheese, tomato sauce, and a stonebaked base, and are topped with either vegan pepperoni or chicken.

Earlier this year, Tesco reported plant-based food growth “for the first time in years,” citing demand for high-protein ingredients like tofu, seitan, and tempeh, in particular. The company also cited a 12 percent increase in sales over the 12 months.

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/aldi-vegan-smashed-pork-burgers-new/

Recipe: Tofu Burgers With Tahini Dressing

From onegreenplanet.org

By Lera Krasovskaya

Wanna try a new way to eat your tofu? These burgers are ready in 20 minutes, including the preparation time. They look and taste wonderful and are a great source of complete protein. The dressing is universal:  delicious with all sort of vegan burgers, as a dip for steamed or raw vegetables  or as a salad flavouring. 

Ingredients

Burgers

• 1 onion
• 1 carrot
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp mixed bean sprouts
• 200 g tofu (firm)
• 2-3 pieces sun-dried tomato
• 1 tbsp rice flour
• 1-2 tbsp hemp seeds (optional)
• Parsley (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying

Ingredients dressing

• 1 tbsp Tahini paste
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tsp Cassis
• 1 tsp Shoyu or Tamari
• 2-4 tbsp water

How to Prepare

                                                                                                            Image Credit: Lera Krasovskaya

1. Chop the onion, garlic and carrot and saute briefly together with the sprouts until soft.
2. Puree them shortly in a blender or a food processor together with the tofu, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley (optional).
3. Add the rice flour and salt and pepper to taste, mix well.
4. Either with the help of two tablespoons or with your hands form 6 burgers and roll them in the hemp seeds (optional).
5. Heat the oil in the frying pan. Bake the burgers over medium heat on both sides until golden-brown.
6. Make the tahini dressing  by whisking all the ingredients but water. Add water as gradually until you reach the consistency you wish.
7. Serve the burgers with the dressing and a green salad.

Hi! I am Lera. I am a certified dietitian, an orthomolecular therapist, and a freelance author. I live in the beautiful city of Amsterdam, where I run my Terra & Luna practice. I help people stay young by helping them maintain optimal health, sharpness of mind, and vigorous spirit. I absolutely love cooking!

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/tofu-burgers-tahini-dressing/