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Five alternative ‘off the beef-en track’ recipes for National Burger Day


By Geraldine Carton
21st Jun 2018
Five alternative ‘off the beef-en track’ recipes for National Burger Day

“IS THIS A BURGER I SEE BEFORE ME?!” cried the large diner chef in that old ad which we can’t remember the name of. An undeniably iconic sentence, it’s one that we imagine you too may exclaim when you see the following recipes we have to share…

In celebration of National Burger Day, we list out five brilliant “off the beef-en track” burgers. Including every variation; from the naked, to vegan, grilled prawn, turkey and mushroom – take a look at our favourite fabulously-alternative burgers, and decide which one you’re going to try this evening.

Katsu Tofu Burger

The crispy tofu is incredible, but you don’t have to deep-fry the tofu; baking works just as well.

Little Green Spoon’s Perfect Turkey Burgers

Thanks to the subtle flavours in this recipe, from the dried rosemary to the punchy dijon mustard, these turkey burgers are mouth-wateringly good.

Roasted Cauliflower Burger With Goat’s Cheese Cream

When the delicious butter is absorbed into the crispy surface of the cauliflower and then reaches the soft flesh, the result is magical.

Grilled Prawn Cocktail Burgers

A play on a classic prawn cocktail; we’re sure you’ll love it as much as we do.

Grilled Portobello Mushroom and Peach Burgers

The vegetarian burger to convert even hardcore carnivores…