Vegetarian Loco Moco was inspired by the classic Hawaiian dish but is made with a soy burger served over white rice, topped with a sunny-side-up egg, and smothered in a savory vegetarian gravy.
Loco Moco is a contemporary and popular Hawaiian dish of a beef burger over rice, topped with a sunny-side-up egg, and generously covered with beef gravy.
This easy recipe, however, uses soy burgers instead of meat. And you can use your own favorite vegetarian gravy-I used onion soup mix.
And you can add toppings of your choice, such as fried onions or mushrooms, or whatever you like to customize this recipe.
Plus, you can use leftover fluffy rice for this budget-friendly dish!
It's a simple, satisfying meal that's perfect for a quick lunch or a cozy weeknight dinner.
And if you don't want to use a soy burger, a veggie burger swap will work just fine!
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What you will need for this recipe:
eggs
soy burgers, cooked (or more, if desired)
cooked rice (fluffy leftover white rice is fine)
vegetarian gravy
fried onions or mushrooms (optional)
oil for frying
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is loco moco?
Loco moco is a popular Hawaiian dish traditionally made with a hamburger patty served over white rice, topped with a sunny-side-up egg, and covered with brown gravy.
The story behind the creation of the Loco Moco is that a group of teenagers in the late 1940s wanted an inexpensive meal that was quick to eat, so the diner they frequented came up with this dish.
They named the dish after a friend that they called Loco, or crazy, and moco just rhymed with it.
Today in Hawaii, Loco Moco is considered a fast food and is sold at fast food restaurants, diners, small eateries, and food trucks.
What kind of burger can I use for vegetarian loco moco?
You can use a soy burger or your favorite veggie burger. Choose a burger that holds together well when cooked and has a savory flavor that works with the gravy.
What kind of gravy can I use for vegetarian loco moco?
You can use your favorite vegetarian or mushroom gravy. Onion gravy also works well, and an onion soup mix can be used to make a simple gravy.
Can I use leftover rice for loco moco?
Yes. Leftover cooked rice works well for loco moco and makes this an easy way to turn leftover rice into another meal, as long as it hasn't dried out. Reheat the rice thoroughly before serving.
What toppings can I add to vegetarian loco moco?
Fried onions and sautéed mushrooms are popular additions, but you can customize your loco moco with whatever toppings you like.
Can I make vegetarian loco moco ahead of time?
The rice, burger, and gravy can be prepared ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve. For the best texture, cook the egg just before serving.
Want to try some other vegetarian recipes? Try these!
- Easy Vegetarian Egg Drop Soup Recipe
- Easy Vegetarian Fried Rice Recipe
- Easy Vegetarian French-Style Onion Soup Recipe
- Easy Vegetarian Split Pea Soup Recipe
- Easy Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe
- Easy Vegetarian Broccoli Pasta Recipe
- Easy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Recipe
- Easy Vegetarian Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Vegetarian Loco Moco
Soy burger on rice topped with a sunnyside-up egg and smothered in a vegetarian gravy.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2-4 soy burgers, cooked
- 1 ½-2 cups cooked rice (fluffy leftover white rice is fine)
- 1 cup vegetarian gravy*
- sliced fried onions or mushrooms (optional)
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Coat a frying pan with oil or cooking spray.
- Fry the eggs sunny-side up.
- Place half of the cooked rice on each of 2 plates.
- Put 1-2 soy burgers on top of each pile of rice.
- Top each of the burgers with a sunnyside-up egg.
- Pour ½ of the gravy over each egg.
Notes
* Use your favorite vegetarian gravy
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 377Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 193mgSodium: 562mgCarbohydrates: 60gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 12g
