How tasty does this sandwich look? Super delicious, right? Well, this time, I think that looks can be deceiving. This sandwich was just not tasty or delicious, it was far beyond that…and in a good way!
Since moving to Omaha, I have frequented several vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurants. I have also had several restaurants on my mental “to eat at ASAP” list for quite a few months now. One of those restaurants is Ingredient. Ingredient has two locations in the Omaha area: one at Midtown Crossing and the other at One Pacific Place. I have seen the One Pacific Place location nearly every weekend (it just so happens to be located right by Trader Joe’s! ;)), but had not yet ventured into the Midtown Crossing area until this past Saturday night. My mom was visiting me, and I wanted to take her to a restaurant that was vegetarian friendly (she eats very little meat), affordable, convenient, quick, and of course…delicious! Were these goals met during our dining experience at Ingredient? Let’s find out!
Omaha Eats: Ingredient
As many vegetarians/vegans often do, I browsed Ingredient’s menu online before visiting to ensure that they would have several vegetarian options. The restaurant certainly succeeds in that realm. Ingredient offers “create your own salads,” a Granny Smith signature entrée salad, a Portobello Melt signature sandwich, a Grilled Veggie & Hummus Wrap, a Falafel Pita (I need to try this!), a “create your own burger” (with both a portobello cap and a veggie burger option), and several vegetarian signature gourmet pizzas. Oh, and if you happen to be stopping by during the morning hours, you will happily find several vegetarian options.
Despite all of these amazingly delicious-sounding offerings, I had my heart set on the West Coast Veggie Signature Burger before I even stepped foot into the restaurant.
This burger contains a house made grilled vegetable patty that is topped with avocado slices, spicy sprouts, roma tomatoes, and roasted garlic aioli all served on a warm, grilled ciabatta bun.
Each signature burger is served with a choice of one side, including: hot-pepper chips, pasta salad, grilled & chilled mixed veggies, low-fat cottage cheese, or french fries. I selected the grilled & chilled mixed veggies, which included zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, red onions, and red peppers.
The first thing that I noticed when my plate was set in front of my was how real the veggie burger looked. I could actually see vegetables and grains in the patty and could tell that it was definitely made at the restaurant as opposed to being frozen. This instantly impressed me. And the taste of the burger? Well, it was spot on! The veggie patty was crispy, flavorful, and delicious, and the addition of avocado, tomatoes, and sprouts really put it over the top. Let’s not forget how delicious the creamy garlic aioli was, as well. All of these delicious ingredients compiled in between the warm and toasted ciabatta bun resulted in an over-the-top taste sensation. I can honestly say that this was one of the most impressive and delicious veggie burgers that I have eaten at a restaurant. And trust me, I know my way around the veggie burger scene! 😉
Oh, and those veggies? Yes, those were fantastic, too! But then again, I am pretty easy to please when it comes to vegetables. What can I say…I am a MAJOR veggie lover.
My mom and I ordered the exact same thing (hence the fact that you are only seeing one plate of food), and we both really enjoyed it. There is no doubt that we will be eating at Ingredient again, quite possibly the next time that she is here to visit. Well, let’s be honest, I may have to venture there without her much sooner than that! 😉
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OMG that looks AMAZING!!
It seriously was!!
Wow that veggie burger looks so delicious!
I LOVED it!
oh that burger looks great!
It really was. I was so impressed!
can you please make me one and bring it to denver? 🙂
Haha, it is too bad that they do not have a location there!
That sandwich looks awesome! Let me know how the falafel pita is when you try it cause I’m sure you will!;)
Maybe..it will be hard to order anything other than this veggie burger!
Wow. It’s really hard to find a good vegetarian burger when dining out. I usually don’t (since I’m not a vegetarian, I have more options I guess . . . ), and save those for when I can make them from scratch at home. Very cool!!
It really is. I was SUPER impressed!
that looks so delicious!
It was amaaaazing!
oh man drool! you always seem to find the best foods
Not always 😉 haha…but I do get pretty lucky sometimes!
Holy wow! That looks amazing!!!
That is because it WAS! 😉
That looks amazing! Glad to hear about an amazing meal after the less than stellar soup experience.
It most definitely made up for it!!
No words come close to describing how delicious that burger looks! YUM
I know, right?? It was SO good!
Oh my goodness I LOVE health food places. It’s such a treat to find them, and I almost always get the veggie burger 🙂 It’s a classic
Me too!! There is just something about a veggie burger… 😉
Wow, Ingredient sounds like a restaurant I would LOVE. I just checked out the menu, and think I’d be happy with everything they offer. Lunch date if I ever visit Omaha? 😉
Your West Coast Veggie Signature Burger looks absolutely fantastic! I love that Ingredient makes their patties in house, instead of out-sourcing to Boca or Morningstar Farms (way too many restaurants do this!). Add the avocado and garlic aioli, and it all sounds pretty dreamy!
Hope you’re having a wonderful week! <3
It was awesome! If you are ever in the area we will most definitely be going there!!
That looks incredible, totally jealous!
It SO was!!
Oh wow that looks yummy! I need to get to a veg restaurant in NYC, it’s just such a travel :
I bet they have some awesome vegetarian/vegan restaurants there!
I know, so I’ve heard… I just need to get my bum there!
I’m looking forward to my next visit to Omaha so we can eat there again!!
Agreed! It was GOOD.
That sounds like the best thing ever. Oh my. I have total veggie burger envy.
Haha, I can’t blame you! And trust me, it tastes just as good as it looks!
I’m not a vegetarian my self, but sometimes there is nothing like a portobello mushroom burger! Your veggie burger looks awesome as well.
I LOVE portobello mushrooms burgers! Who needs the meat? 😉
This sounds like an awesome restaurant! Your sandwich looks amazing, as do the veggie sides!
It was great! I was definitely very impressed.
That looks absolutely delicious! I love a good veggie burger, one that doesn’t try to “hide” the fact that’s it’s made of veggies. Thanks for sharing the restaurant recommendation with us!
I SO agree! The more real veggies, the better!
Yes I love vegetarian foods! Yum!
Yay! 🙂
I’m a meat girl and this veggie burger looks so good. I also love steamed veggies, so that squash would be perfect!
Trust me, even the meat eaters would definitely love this!
Mmm garlic aioli and a ciabatta bun? I’m sold.
I know, right? It was awesome!
Yum! That burger and restaurant sound amazing – I wish it had been around when I lived in Omaha (I moved in 2008). I will definitely add it to my must-visit list the next time I’m out there. Omaha has such great restaurants!
What a bummer! You should definitely check it out the next time that you are back!
Your meal looks delicious! But hot-pepper chips? That’s so intriguing. I need to see if they have anything like that around here.
Yes, I was definitely very intrigued and tempted by the sound of those!
The apple salad sounds good to! Love granny smith apples in a salad mixture. That’s great that the restaurant had such healthy sides too! I usually get fries which almost counteracts my healthy veggie main dish!
Well, we all have to have some fries now and then, now don’t we?? 😉
That’s the most mouthwatering I’ve ever seen a veggie burger look, I think! Thanks for sharing!
I totally agree. I was VERY impressed.
looks delicious lady!
It SO was!!
I’ve actually been to Ingredient before, they have a location in my college town and I love their selection of veg-friendly dishes! I’ve only ever gotten their create your own salads but I think I’ll be trying that veggie burger the next time I go!
How awesome! Yes, you definitely need to give the veggie burger a try!
Looks really good. Wish i could have one 🙂
I wish that I could have ANOTHER one right now!
Love hearing about Omaha restaurants! Now I have a place to visit when I go home 🙂
Yay! I am glad to help out! 😉
OMG woah now THAT’S a sandwich…this place sounds awesome! I love that cottage cheese is offered as a side!
Yes, they had SO many good side choices that I was tempted by ALL of them!
That’s a serious side of veggies! I love squash, I feel like a nice hefty serving of it is a little hard to find in a restaurant. Mmm
Agreed. I do not often find squash when eating out at a restaurant.
I am really drooling right now! Amazing is an understatement for that sandwich! xx
I SO agree!!
That looks so incredibly good! ANd I love that the veggies are grilled, such a nice change for a side dish!
I was super impressed that the veggies were grilled, too. That is very hard to find at a restaurant.
Oh my gosh, I’m drooling over that sandwich — those veggies, too! I used to do the same thing when I was vegetarian, haha.
The entire meal was SO good! I was sad when it was gone, haha :(.
That looks fab! I love when restaurants surprise me with delicious, homemade veggie burgers. It’s such a bummer when they’re frozen!
I know, right? Which is kind of sad. They should ALL be house made!