Vegan Classic Bacon Burger
Satisfy your burger cravings with this mouthwatering Vegan Classic Bacon Burger, a plant-based twist on a comfort food favorite! Featuring perfectly marinated and crispy tempeh "bacon," gooey vegan cheese, and juicy vegan patties, this recipe delivers bold flavors with every bite. The smoky, savory tempeh bacon—seasoned with soy sauce, maple syrup, and liquid smoke—adds a delicious meaty edge. Piled high with fresh lettuce, tomato slices, crunchy pickles, and creamy vegan mayo on toasted buns, this burger is as indulgent as it is wholesome. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this vegan burger is ready in under an hour and sure to impress vegans and meat-lovers alike.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz tempeh
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 patties vegan burger patties
- 4 buns vegan burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices slice tomato
- 12 slices pickle slices
- 4 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
- 4 slices vegan cheese slices
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Slice the tempeh into thin strips about 1/8 inch thick.
Step 2
In a shallow dish, mix together soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and rice vinegar.
Step 3
Place the tempeh strips in the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
Step 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated tempeh strips and cook for about 3 minutes on each side or until they are crispy and browned. Set aside.
Step 5
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Cook the vegan burger patties according to package instructions or until they are cooked through and browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Top each patty with a slice of vegan cheese in the last minute of cooking to let it melt.
Step 6
Lightly toast the vegan burger buns in a toaster or on a dry skillet until golden.
Step 7
Assemble the burgers by spreading 1 tablespoon of vegan mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Follow with a lettuce leaf, the cooked burger patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, tempeh bacon, and pickle slices.
Step 8
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1395.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2988.9 |
| Total Fat 169.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 48.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g | |
| Cholesterol 13.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6796.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 245.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 40.9g | |
| Protein 160.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1259.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 32.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3148.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories