Vegetarian Day: 8 unmissable burgers in CABA

• Address: Juan Díaz de Solís 2794, Martínez (in Paraná and the river).

Desarmadero Bar and Desarmadero Session

They are the most successful beer bars in the city of Buenos Aires, visited by professional sommeliers and amateur drinkers. Among its street food options, there are sandwiches and hamburgers that tempt everyone equally. Their Veggie Burger is made with a medallion of lentils, cheddar cheese, arugula, roasted tomatoes and crispy onion. It is served on potato bread, spread with a roasted carrot mayonnaise. Both locations have more than 41 taps, where select beers from prestigious craft producers rotate.

• Address: Gorriti 4300 and Gorriti 4295, Palermo.

Mudra

This space dedicated to plant-based cuisine offers dishes with a cosmopolitan imprint and has a special street food section, where original artisan burgers are showcased. One of the most suggested has a medallion made of portobellos, kidney beans, onion, garlic and chia seeds. It is complemented by smoked cashew cheddar, pickled cucumbers, lettuce and tomato. It arrives at the table on a homemade brioche bun with a side of baked potatoes to accompany. There is also a gluten free option.

• Address: Av. Córdoba 3942, Palermo / Paraguay 831 Retiro / Av. de Los Lagos 7010, Nordelta.

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buller

To accompany its wide selection of artisanal styles, Patagonian cider, wines and classic cocktails, this iconic Recoleta brewery has a complete veggie burger on its menu. They prepare it with a medallion based on legumes and quinoa, and add roasted provoleta, caramelized onion, grilled egg and fresh arugula. It is served on artisan bread, along with a portion of French fries.

• Addresses: Junín 1747, Recoleta.

Bruce Grill Station

A bar-restaurant with a North American imprint and inspired by the Far West, where there is no shortage of tasty dishes with plant-based protein. Vegetarian burger lovers can’t miss trying the Central Park, a classic and well-executed option, which combines a medallion based on peas and lentils, mushrooms, cheese, candied onion, tomato and arugula, served on an artisan bun. To accompany, you can choose between French fries, baked potatoes or a fresh salad. As a pairing, there are house beers, signature cocktails and a wide variety of wines.

• Address: Martín Fierro 3246, Parque Leloir / Mayor Irusta 2921, Bella Vista.

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Beer Club

The menu of this renowned bar features dishes suitable for all types of palates, which can be paired with a careful selection of beers from important micro-producers and classic or signature cocktails. For the vegan public, an option that does not fail is the Not Club 100% Vegan burger, which has a double NotCo medallion as a base, fresh lettuce, juicy tomato, vegan cheese, crispy onion and a bell pepper aioli, made with NotMayo. It is served on a vegan bread made on the premises and is accompanied with a portion of triple-cooked fries, very crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

• Addresses: Pres. Roberto M. Ortiz 1871, Recoleta / Av. Pedro Goyena 60, Caballito / Av. Márquez and Av. Fleming (access through a gate in front of the roundabout), Hipódromo de San Isidro.

The Tacuara Shed

Led by brewmaster Gabriel Furnari, original beer styles are tested here. His cooking proposal includes 11 varieties of single, double or triple burgers, with the possibility of ordering them in a vegetarian or vegan version. It is worth going for the Japo, with a veggie medallion, provolone cheese, wasabi mayonnaise, lettuce and teriyaki sauce; or the Double Butter Wisconsin, with double veggie medallion, double cheddar, onion reduction in Porter beer and spiced butter. Both are accompanied with rustic potatoes.

• Addresses: Honduras 5560, Palermo / Av. Juramento 2781, Belgrano / Av. Francisco Beiró 3410, Villa Devoto / Gral. Arias 710, San Fernando.

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The Tacuara Shed

What is the transition to a meat-free diet like?

Be vegetarian It is not simply a type of food. It’s about a Lifestyle that requires a certain motivation: environmental, animal, personal, etc. Therefore, it is important to ask yourself if it is the right time to take the big step and know everything that this involves. In this sense, the advice of a trained professional is key.

Close to October 1stGreen Food Makers consulted Nutritionist Ailín Gilardo about how the transition to a meat-free dietmain challenges that their patients face and what foods are key to carrying this Lifestyle.

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The graduate Gilardo explains that a large number of his patients make this change in their diet to be more environmental friendly. It is public knowledge that the livestock industry is one of the main causes of pollution at the moment. This search for preserve the environment and be friendlier with the diversity of speciesalso extends to other aspects of life not related to food, such as, for example, using only cruelty-free and natural cosmetic products, or avoiding buying clothing or footwear that contains material of animal origin.

“The key is in consult with a professional, inform and encourage discover this lifestyle. Furthermore, it is essential to perform controls through blood tests, to see if it is necessary to supplement certain nutrients and vitamins, and prevent this from having negative consequences for the body,” says the nutritionist.

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Essential foods in a vegetarian diet

The main and inevitable allies in any vegetarian diet are:

– Legumes

– Seeds

– Vegetables

– Fruit

– Quality oils

– Nuts

– Whole grains

These are foods that provide iron, calcium, and vitamins necessary for the body, and are required by those who eat this type of diet. It is also essential to know that there is currently a wide variety of vegetarian foods such as tofuhe seitan and the textured soybeans. “I always recommend innovate, look for new recipes and preparations, be encouraged to try new things. With the legumesFor example, like the lentils and chickpeas“You can cook homemade hamburgers, which are much healthier than the ultra-processed ones that are bought ready-made,” says the specialist.

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Benefits of eating a vegetarian diet

– Reduce the consumption of ultra-processed foods, improving the quality of intake

– Reduce blood lipids, insulin and glycemia.

– Prevent cardiovascular diseases

– Reduce the risk of contracting some types of cancer related to excessive consumption of meat and low consumption of fruits and vegetables

In conclusion, the road to vegetarianism is long and must be done at awareness to maintain good health while making the transition. It is an important change not only in terms of the eating habitsbut it is a complete cultural change, a new way of interacting with nature and with one’s own body. However, it seems that change is positive because more and more people are encouraged to try and decide to completely commit to this diet.