Vegan Bacon and Cheese Burger
Indulge in the ultimate plant-based comfort food with this Vegan Bacon and Cheese Burger recipe—an irresistible combination of smoky tempeh bacon, creamy cashew-based cheese sauce, and juicy vegan burger patties, all stacked on a golden-toasted bun. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients like maple-glazed tempeh, nutrient-rich nutritional yeast, and a hint of liquid smoke, this burger is savory, satisfying, and 100% dairy- and meat-free. The customizable cheese sauce is a creamy delight made from blended cashews, perfect for drizzling generously over each layer. Fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, crunchy pickles, and a dollop of vegan mayo bring freshness and balance to every bite. Quick to prepare yet bursting with gourmet flavors, this recipe is a must-try for vegans and burger lovers alike. Perfect for weeknight dinners, weekend cookouts, or any occasion where crave-worthy plant-based comfort food is on the menu!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams tempeh
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cashews
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 4 vegan burger patties
- 4 vegan burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato
- 0.5 small red onion
- 4 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 4 slices pickles
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing the tempeh bacon: slice the tempeh into thin strips.
Step 2
In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, liquid smoke, maple syrup, and paprika. Marinate the tempeh strips in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
Step 3
For the cheese sauce, soak the cashews in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
Step 4
Blend the soaked cashews with nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1/2 cup of almond milk until very smooth. Add more almond milk gradually to achieve a cheese sauce consistency.
Step 5
In a non-stick pan over medium heat, cook the marinated tempeh strips for 3-5 minutes per side until crispy.
Step 6
In the same pan, cook the vegan burger patties according to package instructions, usually 3-5 minutes per side.
Step 7
Toast the vegan burger buns on a skillet until golden brown.
Step 8
Assemble the burgers: Spread 1 tablespoon of vegan mayonnaise on each bottom bun. Layer with a lettuce leaf, a burger patty, a few strips of tempeh bacon, a generous drizzle of the cheese sauce, tomato slice, red onion rings, and pickle slice. Top with the other half of the bun.
Step 9
Serve the vegan bacon and cheese burgers immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1659.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1954.2 |
| Total Fat 125.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 18.4g | |
| Cholesterol 93.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4418.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 134.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 44.0g | |
| Protein 93.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 263.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1666.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2580.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories