Wildwood's Original Tofu-Veggie Burgers

Posted on Mar 28th, 2008 by Jamie • 
 
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Wildwood's Original Tofu-Veggie Burgers are impressive in size, and they are rare in that they don't come frozen. Sadly, both of these distinctions do nothing to overcome the fact that these are pretty boring alt-burgers.

The Tofu-Veggie Burgers are considerably bigger than your average patty. Most alt-meat boxes come with four 2.25-2.5 oz. patties. The Tofu-Veggie patties are an impressive 3.25 oz. each. That's a full 30-44% bigger. Unfortunately, patty size doesn't affect taste. In the case of these patties, it's just 44% more blandness.

The taste, texture, and appearance of these patties reminded me a lot of quiche. But what makes quiche good is what you put in the quiche. Without tasty ingredients, you're left with just watered-down eggs, which is not very appetizing. It was pretty much the same with the Tofu-Veggie Burgers. The main ingredients in the Tofu-Veggie Burgers - yellow onion, carrot, kale, and garlic powder - did nothing to help save the taste. At least I was full after eating one of the patties, I guess.

I will definitely try Wildwood's other Tofu-Veggie Burgers, but I just hope they have more taste than the Original.

Tags: burger

Comments

R. Umali98 days ago
Thanks for the review. I wonder what the shelf-life is for these burgers. Also, can you post what chip you eat with your burgers?

Lloyd Morris89 days ago
Do you think tea would go good with this? Or would you suggest lemonade? I eagerly anticipate your response.
Trinity40 days ago
I loved these, original and Southwest. Maybe if you put them between lots of bread you should add mustard and onions and tomatoes or whatever you put on a regular burger..two pieces of bread can overwhelm lots of sandwich ingredients. But I have these "burgers" with veggies and/or salad and they're perfect. Much lighter than other soy burgers (made of tofu, not soy or wheat flour) but more substantial and veggie-only patties (like Dr. Praeger). Perfect, IMHO, and one does fill you up. Tasty, well balanced, low in carbs and cals and fat and things you should go easy on.
Trinity40 days ago
PS no I don't work for the company; I just found them in the health food story last week and was totally blown away.
Ellen11 days ago
I just had the shitake tofu-veggie burger and thought it was delicious. I'm new at becoming vegetarian and I thought it had an eggy flavor that I enjoyed. Dairy Free/Gluten Free...I found them in the refrigerator section at Whole Foods.
Larry Baker10 days ago
Where can I purchase your burgers? I live in the 95377 zip
Jamie Tibbetts10 days ago
The only place I've seen Wildwood burgers is Trader Joe's.

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