
Gardein Ultimate Spicy Black Bean Vegetable Burger
What You Should Know
Gardein Ultimate Spicy Black Bean Vegetable Burger lives in the frozen meat-alternative aisle, usually shelved with other plant-based burgers, frozen veggie patties and near vegetarian entrees and frozen vegetables. Shoppers will spot the bright branded box among offerings for quick dinners and barbecue alternatives. This product fits weeknight dinners, casual weekend grilling, game-day cookouts and meal-prep rotations when someone wants a ready-made, plant-forward main without cooking from scratch. Gardein positions itself as a convenient, tasty bridge for flexitarians and vegans — a mainstream, family-friendly brand that emphasizes “meatless made easy,” non-GMO verification, kosher certification and dairy-free status rather than organic or whole-food claims. The label leans on protein content and vegan credentials, with modest health-halo language around plant-based and non-GMO; it is not marketed as organic or minimally processed. In plain terms, the burger is a processed, ready-to-cook frozen patty made from black beans, quinoa, pea protein and binding agents. Sensory notes: expect a dense yet slightly crumbly interior of seasoned black beans and quinoa with peppery heat, a moist mouthfeel from avocado puree and a browning, slightly crisp exterior when grilled or pan-seared. The packaging is a frozen retail box containing individually frozen patties (typical of grocery practice), lending itself to a simple ritual — heat straight from the freezer in oven, on the stove or grill, then assemble on a bun with toppings. In American grocery culture it reads as a convenient, modern pantry staple for people reducing meat without sacrificing familiar burger rituals.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:, COOKED, BLACK, BEANS, (BLACK, BEANS,, WATER),, COOKED, QUINOA, (QUINOA,, WATER),, WATER,, CAULIFLOWER,, AVOCADO, PUREE,, BELL, PEPPERS,, CANOLA, OIL,, ONIONS,, TEXTURED, PEA, PROTEIN,, MUSHROOMS,, GUAJILLO, PEPPER, PUREE, (WATER,, GUAJILLO, CHILE,, APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR),, PEA, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, JALAPENO, PEPPERS,, TOMATO, PASTE,, SERRANO, PEPPER, PUREE,, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, METHYLCELLULOSE,, APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR,, SALT,, ANCHO, CHILI,, LIME, JUICE, POWDER, (LIME, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, MALTODEXTRIN),, CUMIN,, GARLIC, POWDER,, ONION, POWDER,, SUGAR,, OREGANO,, YEAST, EXTRACT..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrial ingredients and additives (textured pea protein, pea protein concentrate, methylcellulose, flavor purees and maltodextrin) and is a ready-to-heat formulated product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Gardein Ultimate Spicy Black Bean Vegetable Burger
Health is a bit of a moving target, right? This burger packs in 9 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber, making it a decent option for a quick meal. It's not super high in calories, either, at just 170 per serving. So, if you're looking for something plant-based that's also filling, this could be a solid choice!
