Looking for a new dairy-free and vegan veggie burger option? So many brands sneak in cheese or eggs, but Qrunch Quinoa Burgers don’t contain any top allergens at all! These somewhat sturdy patties can be pan-fried, baked, grilled, or even toasted. And all methods yield similar results: a crispy exterior with a tender, but not mushy, interior. The overall texture has substance thanks to the hearty blend of millet, quinoa, and vegetables in each variety.
Qrunch Quinoa Burgers Pack Ancient Grains into a Modern Patty
Their flavors have changed just a little since this product line was originally launched, around 2013. They still include four varieties, but with Saucy Buffalo taking the place of their discontinued Sweet Curry burger.
Original
Ingredients: water, organic millet, organic quinoa, organic refined coconut oil, organic onion, organic carrots, organic broccoli, organic spinach, organic apple cider vinegar, sea salt, organic arrowroot starch, organic psyllium seed powder, organic garlic, organic sunflower oil.
Nutrition (per burger): 140 calories, 4g fat, 22g carbs, 4g fiber, 1g sugars, 4g protein.*
Spicy Italian
Nutrition (per burger): 140 calories, 4g fat, 22g carbs, 4g fiber, 1g sugars, 4g protein.*
Green Chile
Nutrition (per burger): 120 calories, 4g fat, 19g carbs, 4g fiber, 1g sugars, 3g protein.*
Saucy Buffalo Style
Nutrition (per burger): 100 calories, 3.5g fat, 15g carbs, 3g fiber, 0g sugars, 3g protein.*
More Facts on Qrunch Quinoa Veggie Burgers
Price: $4.99 to $6.99 per 4-pack box
Availability: Qrunch Quinoa Burgers are sold at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Publix, Wegman’s, and other natural food stores in the U.S.
Certifications: Qrunch Quinoa Veggie Burgers are Certified Organic, Certified Gluten-Free, and Non-GMO Verified.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Qrunch Quinoa Veggie Burgers are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Qrunch Foods website at www.qrunchfoods.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
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Have eaten total six Green Chile Quinoa Burgers on two separated occasions. I find the taste to be good. I use your suggested stove top method for warming, and place the burger on a toasted hamburger bun with lettuce, mustard and ketchup/BBQ sauce.
My only issue is that the burger patty falls apart while being eaten. The resulting pieces of falling patty are uncontrollable, taking away from the experience.
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Thank you, Rex Davis
Hi Rex, thank you for sharing this as I’m sure other readers will be interested to hear your take on these veggie burgers. But we aren’t affiliated with the company (this is a 3rd party review). You can reach Qrunch at http://qrunchfoods.com/.
trader joes is now selling quinoa burgers that look almost identical to the Qrunch ones,
it is a different list of ingredients but I bet that Qrunch makes them for TJ
Cool, thanks for the heads up Mike!
We recently tried the Qrunch Quinoa burgers, regular flavor, and really enjoyed the flavor and texture. I fixed them in the microwave exactly as instructed on the package. They came out perfect. I enjoyed not having the same flavor of the soy burgers that we usually get. They were very light and mildly seasoned. I notice that sometimes veggie meats are heavenly seasoned and my stomach can’t handle it.
I agree with you completely Susan! They have some new “Toastables” coming out that I’m hoping to trial soon, too!
The fat content seems awfully high. What oils are in this product?
It appears to be mostly olive oil, but you can see the full ingredients on their website.
These look great. This is the first I’ve heard of them. I need to check them out.
They look delicious, and I’ve seen them — it is just frustrating when the “burger” option is always so low in protein. So many veg (especially when gluten-free) burgers tend to rely on the carbohydrate fillers, and while I am not against carbohydrates (considering my books!), if I am having a burger, I would like it to provide me with more protein! They’re all so minimal.
But they do look like something I’d want to try, regardless! Thanks for the review, Alisa.
Laurie, I usually skip the bun with veggie burgers and make veggie burger salads. Then you can add high protein ngredients to the salad or even make a higher protein dressing!
Are Qrunch Quinoa Burgers GMO free?
Yes, they appear to be organic and non-GMO. They contain no soy or corn, either.
I love these!!! I have had the original and the spicy Italian (which had more of a ‘kick’ than I thought they would) and they are both great. I like the flavor and the crispy texture. Would love to try the green chile and sweet curry but haven’t seen them yet.
Thanks for the review. They were on sale for $4 at my local grocery store (!) and I picked some up but haven’t tried them yet. As a vegan I’m partial to Amy’s California burger, but I’m looking forward to trying these out!
These are quite different from Amy’s, so please do come back and tell us what you think. More opinions are welcome!
I love these!!