Mediterranean chickpea veggie burger debuts from MorningStar Farms

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — MorningStar Farms, a Kellogg Company brand, today announced the addition of a Mediterranean-style veggie burger to the company's line of meatless burgers.

"The Mediterranean Chickpea Veggie Burger is a bold addition to the MorningStar Farms' lineup of meatless burgers," said 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."

The Mediterranean Chickpea Veggie Burger contains 70% less fat than regular ground beef and has 10 g of protein per serving.

The MorningStar Farms Mediterranean Chickpea Veggie Burgers come four to a pack and can be found in the frozen food section at local retailers across the country, including Walgreens, CVS, Wegmans and others.

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