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Anna Keeve is the west coast correspondent for The Beet. Anna’s articles have appeared in LA Progressive, VegOut Magazine, Locale Magazine, Cannabis Magazine and more. With a focus on plant-based lifestyle, food, business and veg-friendly travel, Anna's always on the prowl for what's new, what's hot and what's next. Anna is also the founder of PlantBasedPopUp, a fine-dining pop-up experience that hosts wine and food pairing dinners at top restaurants. Connect with Anna (or send her a news tip) at lifesalternateroute.com or @lifesalternateroute.

The 7 Best Vegan Burgers: Gardein Black Bean Burger

With 140 calories, 7 grams of fiber, and 6 grams of protein, this is a pretty well-balanced bean burger. It’s also gluten-free. It is a little high in sodium, 420 mg (about 18% of your recommended daily intake).

The 7 Best Vegan Burgers: Amy’s Kitchen Black Bean Veggie Burger

This is a nice, sturdy burger you can feel confident throwing on the grill. Made primarily of bulgur wheat, mushrooms, and black beans, it packs about 6 grams of protein and only 130 calories. It has a little bit of a sweet and spicy taste which gives it a nice amount of Mexican-inspired flavor…

The 7 Best Vegan Burgers: Qrunch Quinoa Burgers

With only 140 calories, 4 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber, this quinoa-forward burger has a perfect amount of crunch on the outside and softness on the interior. You can certainly taste that it’s made from quinoa, but it’s not bitter; it has a nice balance of f…

The 7 Best Vegan Burgers: Dr. Praeger’s Heirloom Bean

This bean patty amalgamates with veggies to make a delicious plant-based burger. It’s so good, you can eat as a snack on its own, or of course, in a bun. These patties are also gluten-free, soy-free, and non-GMO.
The Heirloom beans hold up better (more firm) than some of the othe…

The 7 Best Vegan Burgers: Trader Joe’s Masala Burger

If you are into a little Indian spice, this is the patty for you. It’s flavored with just the right amount of spice and taste almost more like a masala-flavored potato dish than a veggie patty. This makes it also very versatile and can function for more than a burger patty; stick it in a pita with s…

The 7 Best Vegan Burgers: Wholesome Pantry Sweet and Spicy Pepper Veggie Burger

This veggie burger hits on the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and because it's loaded with good-for-you ingredients like brown rice, veggies, oats, and spices it keeps you full. My favorite way to prepare this burger is in the air frier or pan-frying it to give it a nice, crispy meat-…

The 7 Best Vegan Burgers: Hilary’s Black Bean Veggie Burger

Hillary's has eight plant-based veggie burgers to choose from. All eight burgers are made from healthy and clean ingredients. Besides being plant-based, these veggie burgers are all gluten-free and soy-free too. One of our favorites is the Black Bean Veggie Burger which is made of black ri…

I Tried Impossible’s New Nuggets. Here’s What I Thought & Where to Find Them

Impossible Foods is now giving the masses what they want: Vegan chicken nuggets. Starting today, Impossible Chicken Nuggets Made From Plants are available at select restaurants and coming to grocery stores later this month. I got to taste them and here's what I thought...

The 5 Best Vegan-Friendly Luxury Hotels in the US

Ready to travel? There are plenty of great options for plant-based or vegan diners who want all the luxury and none of the stress of where to find a delicious, healthy plant-based meal.
With food being a central part of travel, making sure your hotel or resort can accommodate a desire for plant-based…

Where To Go In LA for the Best Vegan Milkshakes and Burgers

Monty’s Good Burger in Los Angeles has become a beloved staple for vegan fast food. And for those seeking a meat-burger doppelganger, Monty’s leads the pack. With four locations currently in LA — Beverly Grove, Echo Park, Koreatown, and Riverside — its bur…