Looking for a new dairy-free and vegan burger option? So many brands sneak in cheese or eggs, but there is a new kid on the veggie burger block that not only forgoes dairy and eggs, but also touts a soy-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, corn-free, nut-free profile, too. And I’ve got some excellent news. Qrunch Quinoa Burgers actually taste good in all of these mediums (we trialed each and every one)…
In terms of preparation, Qrunch Burgers couldn’t be easier. Grill them for summer barbecues, bake them for meals, or toast them for a quick lunch. All methods yield similar results: a crispy exterior with a tender, but not mushy, interior that offers texture and substance thanks to the hearty blend of millet, quinoa, and vegetables in each variety.
The Sweet Curry and Green Chile flavors have lentils and beans, respectively, for that slightly soft “bean burger” consistency.
Speaking of the different flavors, Qrunch Quinoa Burgers leapt onto the scene with four options right from the get go. This company doesn’t mess around. We loved all varieties, most of which had a surprising kick, but they weren’t hot. Just fragrant or pleasantly spicy. Here’s the full line-up:
The Facts on Qrunch Quinoa Veggie Burgers
Price: $4.99 to $6.99 per 4-pack box
Certifications: Qrunch Quinoa Veggie Burgers are Certified Organic, Certified Gluten-Free, and Non-GMO Verified.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Qrunch Quinoa Veggie Burgers are vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, soy-free, and tree nut-free. They are also certified gluten-free and made in an SQF-certified facility. Nonetheless, check with the company on their manufacturing processes for all varieties if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. Processes and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company / product.
For More Product Information: Visit the Qrunch Foods website at www.qrunchfoods.com.
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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!!