ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Veggie burger

A veggie burger is a type of food that looks like a burger, but instead of being made from meat, it is made from vegetables or other plant-based ingredients. Imagine taking vegetables like peas, carrots, and beans, and smashing them together into a patty that looks just like a traditional burger patty. Sometimes people also add things like grains, tofu, or mushrooms to make the patties more flavorful and filling.

When you cook a veggie burger, you can heat it up just like a regular burger, by grilling it, cooking it on the stovetop, or baking it in the oven. Once it's cooked, you can put it on a bun and add all the usual burger toppings like lettuce, tomato, cheese, and ketchup. And the best part? Because they're made from plants, veggie burgers tend to be healthier than meat burgers, with less fat and cholesterol.