(Photos by Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post; food … After that, the restaurant will have a limited supply available for purchase. What Is the Awesome Burger? The Awesome Burger will be available at grocery stores across the U.S. starting Oct. 1, with a suggested retail price of $5.99 for two 4-ounce patties. Our taste tester, who has been a vegetarian for four years, found the burger to be incredible and tried to savor it while devouring it quickly nonetheless. By clicking “I agree” below, you consent to the use by us and our third-party partners of cookies and data gathered from your use of our platforms. Our main criticism of the Awesome Burger is that it is not gluten-free, so vegetarian diners who also have Celiac Disease or a gluten allergy should avoid this product. The brand’s culinary innovation and product development chef, Tucker Bunch, used the same recipe for the hotel's Wagyu cheeseburger, subbing out the beef for the Awesome Burger patty. It wasn’t tough or squishy like plant-based burgers can be. Lightlife Burger. THE DAILY MEAL ® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF TRIBUNE PUBLISHING. What’s next? The new European data protection law requires us to inform you of the following before you use our website: We use cookies and other technologies to customize your experience, perform analytics and deliver personalized advertising on our sites, apps and newsletters and across the Internet based on your interests. There’s another plant-based burger on the market, joining the likes of the Impossible Burger, the Beyond Burger and more. We tasted 12 different meatless burgers, including Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat, to find the plant-based ground beef for burgers, tacos, chili, and more. The meatless patty (also available in grounds) is made primarily of yellow pea protein and is meant to have the same smell, taste and texture of an actual burger. The first 50 lunch and the first 50 dinner guests will get the Awesome Burger for free. Plant-based burgers: 1. There’s Impossible (this just launched in grocery stores), Beyond, Awesome, Gardein’s Ultimate (which isn’t in production yet, but it’s coming) and more. The Beyond Burger used in our tests was acquired from our local grocery store, and appears from the packaging to be the same formula Kenji tested in 2016. The burger came prepared with American cheese, dashi pickle, special sauce (comparable to Chipotle mayo) and red onion on a soft sesame seed bun. Similar to other plant-based burgers, the Awesome Burger aims to replicate the appearance and taste of a traditional beef burger. There’s another plant-based burger on the market, joining the likes of the Impossible Burger, the Beyond Burger and more. Before the Awesome Burger’s official launch on Oct. 1, Sweet Earth held a special event on the Roof at Park South Hotel in New York City, where one of our editors got to try it. Impossible Burger, 2. Nestle's New Plant-Based Burger Is "Awesome": Here's Our Honest Review, Transform Weekend Brunch With 10-Minute Blueberry Syrup. Also, from Sept. 26 through Oct. 3, diners can ask for an “Awesome-style” burger at Burger Joint in Brooklyn, New York. We rely on readers like you to uphold a free press. The texture was near-perfect as well. Sweet Earth, 4. See our Privacy Policy and Third Party Partners to learn more about the use of data and your rights. By clicking “I agree” below, you consent to the use by us and our third-party partners of cookies and data gathered from your use of our platforms. This content is currently not available in your region. Awesome Burger Blending the juicy, meaty deliciousness of a traditional burger with plant-based nutrition and goodness, the Awesome Burger provides an excellent source of protein, fiber and spot-on flavor. Plant-based protein at its best - check it out! A veggie burger that actually features veggies, packed with protein and spilling with the aromas of gourmet grains and whole beans, the Zen Farmer is serving up serious grill cuisine. You also agree to our Terms of Service. There’s nothing more quintessentially American than a real beef patty, but it doesn’t seem that absurd to think that one day, one of these fake-meat contenders could join the ranks of the 101 best burgers in America. We use cookies and other technologies to customize your experience, perform analytics and deliver personalized advertising on our sites, apps and newsletters and across the Internet based on your interests. It has 26 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber. See our, Read a limited number of articles each month, You consent to the use of cookies and tracking by us and third parties to provide you with personalized ads, Unlimited access to washingtonpost.com on any device, Unlimited access to all Washington Post apps, No on-site advertising or third-party ad tracking. The reddish-pink color on the inside mimicked the wellness of a medium-done burger, also bringing the juciness that one could expect of a beef patty. In terms of appearance, it somewhat mimics the look of a ground beef patty, and the burger is said to have a “meaty taste.” A brand called Sweet Earth produces the Awesome Burger. Plant-based burgers are taking over, baby. Sweet Earth, owned by Nestle, recently announced the rollout of its Awesome Burger, which, like other popular products, is meant to mimic beef.The meatless patty (also available in grounds) is made primarily of yellow pea protein and is meant to have the same smell, … Add These Vegan-Friendly Resorts to Your Bucket List Gallery, The Healthiest and Unhealthiest Frozen Dinners. California-based Sweet Earth, founded eight years ago by husband-and-wife duo Kelly and Brian Swette, has 60 additional products in its portfolio, including Mindful Chik’n, Benevolent Bacon, Harmless Ham and Planet Pepperoni — all of which are devoid of animal protein. The product's full ingredient list includes yellow pea protein, water, coconut oil, vital wheat gluten, canola oil and vegetable and fruit juice for color. Sweet Earth, owned by Nestle, recently announced the rollout of its Awesome Burger, which, like other popular products, is meant to mimic beef. You would never know this thing was made out of peas. The combination of toppings and pillowy bun certainly deserve recognition, but the patty itself tasted just like meat as they recalled it. Beyond did recently release a new version of its burger, which has a red tab on the packaging stating … The Awesome Burger is awesome. Beyond burger, 3. Please enable cookies on your web browser in order to continue.