Smashburger Has Launched A Vegan Menu In The UK!

Ultra-popular and widely loved US burger chain, Smashburger, has launched a new vegan menu in the UK!

The UK is leading the way for plant-based eating as standards have quickly risen for dining. That means customers are holding the bar higher for not only restaurants but for fast food. People want options that are quick, fresh, and friendly to all kinds of diets, from vegan to soy-free.

Created by The Not Beef Burger Co, Smashburgers new Alternative Burger will feature a veggie pattie made from mushrooms, chickpeas, beetroot, golden beets, and soybeans. The alternative menu itself is impactful and features the burger in a variety of customized styles, such as Buffalo & Blue Cheese, the Classic Smash, Avocado Club and the Bbq Cheddar.

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The list features plenty of cheeses and sauces, but they can all be replaced with vegan alternatives like vegan mozzarella and mayo. They also have a new butternut & chickpea veggie burger, which will surely be a hit during the summer. Speaking of summer, you can also enjoy their new vegan milkshakes in vanilla, chocolate, and cold brew coffee flavors. Looking for something to share? Opt for their sweet potato smash fries, fried pickles or tater tots. Mmm.

Tracy Gehlan, a former Vice President of Burger King and now UK Managing Director of Smashburger said, “Quite simply, the global demand for beef is unsustainable, but as the market innovates to follow changing tastes and behaviours, no-one until now has produced – entirely in the UK – a credible, tasty, healthy and quality alternative from simple, bespoke, all-natural food ingredients including mushrooms, beetroot, kidney beans, chickpeas, golden beet, bulgur wheat & soya beans. The market has seen limited and very standard vegetarian burgers on menus for several years now, but the key has been creating a product that has the ‘Wow’ of the contemporary burger build and a taste experience that people love and can be eaten by literally anyone.”

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Smashburger is just one of many fast food spots offering plant-based options. Taco Bell, White Castle, and several others have already changed up their menus, and we’re sure there are plenty more to come.

Here are some homemade veggie burgers that you’ll love!

Enjoy some vegan burger recipes from our Food Monster App, so you can have a smashingly good dinner at home!

Protein-Packed Curried Chickpea and Kale Veggie Burgers

This Protein-Packed Curried Chickpea and Kale Veggie Burgers is a masterpiece on its own. They’re filled with flavor! Make extra sweet potato fries to have for later, because why not?

Sweet Potato Red Lentil Sliders

These Sweet Potato Red Lentil Sliders are a unique and delicious experience.  Top with some spicy vegan mayo, creamy avocado, and greens and your guests will be gobbling them up in no time.

Black Bean, Mushroom, and Kalamata Olive Burger

Want a perfect lunch option? Then you’ll adore these Black Bean, Mushroom, and Kalamata Olive Burgers! Garlic and paprika turn what could very well be bland patties into an incredible Mediterranean-inspired meal.

If you enjoy tasty vegan recipes like these, then we highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App, it’s available for both Android and iPhone and has free and paid versions. The app is loaded with thousands of allergy-friendly & vegan recipes/cooking tips, has hundreds of search filters and features like bookmarking, meal plans and more!

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