MorningStar Farms Debuts Greek-Style Mediterranean Chickpea Veggie Burger

This summer, leave the passport and luggage behind. To enjoy the flavors of Greece, simply head outside to grill up the new MorningStar Farms Mediterranean Chickpea Veggie Burger. Packed with hearty chickpeas and vegetables, this new burger has arrived just in time for grilling season, providing an authentic Greek taste that will add flavor to any barbecue. "The Mediterranean Chickpea Veggie Burger is a bold addition to the MorningStar Farms' lineup of meatless burgers," says Michael Allen, president of Kellogg Frozen Food. "And with hearty, delicious chickpea recipes gaining popularity, we are excited to be bringing the brand's first chickpea burgers to market, especially as summer grilling kicks off." From falafel food trucks to Greek tapas, Mediterranean food is a new culinary trend, observers say. With savory ingredients and spices, 70% less fat than regular ground beef and 10 grams of protein, the new Mediterranean Chickpea Burger takes grilling out to a new level. The MorningStar Farms Mediterranean Chickpea Veggie Burgers come four to a pack. Topped with tzatziki or spicy red pepper hummus in a whole wheat pita, it's sure to be the hit of the summer, officials say. Whether headed to the beach for the day or to a friend's backyard, meat eaters and vegetarians alike can enjoy the new Mediterranean Chickpea Veggie Burger.