Veggie burgers have become mainstream menu items at many Chattanooga restaurants.
“As more people are turning to vegetarian lifestyles, restaurants are starting to become more conscious and offering options,” said Allison Knott, registered dietitian at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton.
“Veggie burgers are great because they’re lower in saturated fats than hamburgers and they tend to be a lot higher in fiber and lower in calories,” she said.
Veggie burgers come in several varieties. Some are made from beans or soy, others are constructed from portobello mushrooms.
Ashley Krey, co-owner of Sluggo’s North Vegetarian Cafe, said the restaurant’s take on the hamburger is among the top-two choices for vegan meals for their patrons.