Vegetarian meat

[mominkansas 2]

Has anyone tried Boca burgers or Morning star foods? How do they go down? I thought this may be a good sub when my kids are eating burgers and such. I don't want to buy a huge package of this stuff because no one else in my family will eat it:)

[ladykcusa 1]

Hi Mom,

I'm not yet banded, but I love the Boca Burgers. Soy Protein is something I enjoy. I will start using tofu again after surgery. Making shakes with fruit juice, 1/3 cube of tofu and ice cubes. yyumm and very filling

[adagray 1]

Vegie burgers have been one of my favorite fast high Protein meals since being banded. I like Morningstar Farms better than Boca, but they are very different from each other so worth it to try both. Even though I like MF better, I also like the Boca ones, just in a different way (they have more of a smoky flavor). Now, I don't know how well they will go down when I have full restriction. I just had my second fill today and haven't eaten solids yet since that fill. But, they worked for me after my first fill no problem. I do like to melt a little cheese on them and also dip in ketchup and that probably helps them slide down. And, you gotta be careful not to overcook them because they can become rubbery. But, so far, I have not had any trouble eating the veggie burgers. I do not eat them w/a bun because the few times I have tried bread (even w/very little restriction), it has not felt good going down.

[ValJean 6]

Agreed--veggie burgers are great! And I know Boca has a lot of variety, not sure about Morning Star. If bread gives you a problem, I recommend eating the burger over a bed of sauteed spinach, very yummy! Also, because they can get rubbery in the microwave, I'd suggest pan-cook them on the stovetop if possible, or throwing it on a cookie sheet in the over for 15 min or so.

Val

[mominkansas 2]

adagrey, I plan to wrap it in lettace as my "bun"

[kiz 1]

I'm not a vegetarian, but I like them, and keep a box in my freezer for a quick, easy, and healthy Protein meal. Personally, I don't find them to be very similar in taste to a hamburger, but they are the shape and I use the same Condiments. I think I've only had Morning Star Farms.

[Wanjiku 0]

Stuckity stuck stuck has been my experience with them, but everyone is different. Even when I tried to moisten them with sauce, they didn't go down well. No more veggie burgers for me - though their profile is great on the calories/fat/protein combo!

[mominkansas 2]

I get stuck far too easily. I'll just cross my fingers Sam's has them as a sample soon, and hopefully I will be there:)