Shouk Burger

Unlike your garden variety veggie burger, Shouk's does not fall apart or lack flavor. The savory patty is made with healthful chickpeas, black beans, lentils, mushrooms, cauliflower and beets. Condiments including tahini, pickled turnips, arugula and charred onions make it even more substantial. Served on a thick pita, the dish won’t leave you hungry.

Homegrown eatery Shouk offers veggie burgers made with legumes, as well as pita pockets stuffed with diners’ choice of vegetables and beans. The Israeli street food-inspired eatery is expanding...

Griddling the patty to order gives it a pleasantly crispy, almost caramelized crust that adds both texture and flavor. Unlike many veggie burgers, which often suffer from one-note flavor (so much cumin! so much cayenne!) and a homogeneous, mushy consistency, this one benefits from the fact that every bite is different with its panoply of beans and vegetables. The bitter, peppery arugula, sweet tomatoes and charred onions enliven the mix, too.