Sorry to have been so scarce, but I am currently on vacation in Hawaii with family. Hard to beat Hawaii, even when it rains! On our first night here with everyone we made a run to the grocery store for dinner supplies. Steaks & chicken were on the menu for most, but I took a whirl down the veggie patty aisle and discovered Hawaii Taro Burgers – made in Maui. I figured, when in Hawaii, try Hawaiian veggie patties!

For dinner that night I put the patty in the oven while the steaks broiled, then Brad finished it under the broiler. I had it plain with an Okinawan Purple Sweet Potato (ahh, a post in and of itself!) and a big salad. Yesterday for lunch I heated a patty up on the stove top then ate it on whole wheat bread as a sandwich. Both options were equally good!

The ingredient list for these patties is amazing – entirely vegetables and spices. Check it out:

• Taro
• Luau Leaf
• Brown Rice
• Carrots
• Corn
• Onions
• Sunflower Seeds
• Oats
• Tomatoes
• Canola Oil
• Garlic,
• Sea Salt
• Natural Herbs & Spices

Currently it appears on their website that Bristol Farms and some Whole Foods carry these on the mainland. If you have access to either I would recommend checking them out!

Note: Brad asked me to add a reminder to all who were curious that just because these are in the shape of a burger, they don’t taste like beef.