Trader Joe's has created many veggie burgers over the years, but their Pizza Veggie Burgers were one of the more unexpected releases. They are not pretending to be meat and they are not trying to mimic beef, turkey, or chicken. Instead, they lean into what they are and proudly taste like pizza in patty form. For a discontinued product, this one still lives in my memory as a fun twist that actually delivered on its name.

Review

For $3.79 you received four frozen patties that cooked quickly and filled your kitchen with the scent of tomato sauce, cheese, and Italian herbs. The base was soy based which gave it a soft but cohesive veggie burger texture. The mix-ins were what made it shine. The mushrooms and peppers were the strongest vegetable flavors here, followed by a mellow heat from the seasonings. Nothing spicy, just enough warmth to remind you that pizza has a little personality.

I tried these in both the microwave and on the stovetop. Out of the microwave you do not get a sear, but you do get that glossy layer that suspiciously resembles pizza grease. As a New Yorker, that alone made me smile. On the stovetop they crisped beautifully and developed a light crust that made the tomato and cheese flavors pop even more.

These never needed a bun. They were great on their own, almost like a pizza flavored veggie cutlet. The flavor was familiar and comforting. You got tomato, cheese, a bit of herb, and that gentle veggie presence from the peppers and mushrooms. And in my household, we have a rule. Pizza, even when it is not its best, is still good. These are the veggie burger version of that rule. They are not pizza, but they are good.

If you approached them expecting a hamburger, you would be underwhelmed. If you approached them expecting flavor and a nostalgic little pizza moment, you would probably be pleasantly surprised.

Serving Suggestions

Here are easy ways people actually served these that worked well:

• Air fry for extra crisp if you want crustier edges.
• Serve on their own with a side salad for a quick lunch.
• Add a spoonful of marinara on top and melt a little mozzarella for a true pizza moment.
• Crumble into pasta for a veggie friendly "pizza topping" style dish.
• Slice and tuck into a wrap with spinach and tomato for a fast dinner.

FAQs about Trader Joe's Pizza Veggie Burgers

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Trader Joe's Burger Options

The following are other options for a burger at Trader Joe's:

• Trader Joe's Veggie Masala Burgers
• Trader Joe's Quinoa Cowboy Burgers
• Trader Joe's Thai Sweet Chili Burgers

Final Thoughts

Trader Joe's Pizza Veggie Burgers were one of those whimsical products that only Trader Joe's could pull off. They tasted exactly like pizza, cooked quickly, and worked as an easy comfort food lunch. They were not trying to pretend to be anything other than a fun, flavorful veggie patty. If they ever return to shelves I would buy them again without hesitation. They were simple, tasty, and oddly delightful.