START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 6 servings
6 refrigerated or frozen desired meatless burger patties
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
1 recipe Ultra Ketchup Topper, Smoky Berry Topper, or Double Pepper Topper
1 Heat patties according to package directions. Fill buns with patties and Ultra Ketchup Topper, Smoky Berry Topper, or Double Pepper Topper.
PER SERVING with Ultra Ketchup Topper: 220 cal., 3 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 798 mg sodium, 36 g carb., 7 g fiber, 18 g pro.
Ultra Ketchup Topper
In a small bowl combine 1⁄2 cup ketchup, 3 tablespoons chopped oil-packed dried tomato, 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar, 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, dash salt, and dash ground black pepper. Try with roasted onion patties and top with sliced tomatoes.
MAKES about 3⁄4 cup
Smoky Berry Topper
In a small bowl mash 3⁄4 cup fresh blueberries and/or raspberries with a potato masher or fork. Stir in 2 tablespoons bacon-flavor vegetable protein bits and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar. Try with roasted garlic patties and top with watercress.
MAKES about 3⁄4 cup
PER SERVING with Smoky Berry Topper: 203 cal., 2 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 534 mg sodium, 30 g carb., 7 g fiber, 18 g pro.
Double Pepper Topper
In a small bowl combine 3⁄4 cup chopped roasted red sweet peppers, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Try with grilled vegetable patties and top with shredded yellow summer squash.
MAKES about 3⁄4 cup
PER SERVING with Double Pepper Topper: 194 cal., 2 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 503 mg sodium, 30 g carb., 7 g fiber, 17 g pro.
