Vegan Grilled Halloumi Burger

Savor the irresistible charm of this Vegan Grilled Halloumi Burger, a plant-based twist that perfectly captures the chewy, savory delight of halloumi using marinated firm tofu. Infused with a smoky marinade of nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and smoked paprika, the tofu slices are grilled to golden perfection, mimicking the texture and taste of traditional halloumi. Nestled between toasted burger buns, these "halloumi-style" slabs are layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, zesty red onion, refreshing cucumber, and a creamy, spicy mayo made with vegan ingredients. Ready in just 30 minutes, this satisfying vegan burger is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or any occasion that calls for indulgent yet wholesome comfort food. Don't miss this easy vegan burger recipe that’s bursting with bold, smoky flavors and fresh, vibrant toppings!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 ounces Firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 4 Burger buns
• 4 Lettuce leaves
• 1 Tomato
• 0.5 Red onion
• 4 tablespoons Vegan mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
• 12 Cucumber slices

Directions

Step 1

Cut the firm tofu into 8 slices, about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Whisk together to form a marinade.

Step 3

Place tofu slices in the marinade, ensuring each slice is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, flipping halfway.

Step 4

While the tofu is marinating, prepare the vegetables: wash and dry the lettuce leaves, slice the tomato, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix vegan mayonnaise and sriracha sauce to create a spicy mayo.

Step 6

Heat a grill pan or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Grill the marinated tofu slices for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown with grill marks.

Step 7

Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.

Step 8

To assemble each burger, spread a tablespoon of spicy mayo on each half of the toasted bun. Layer with lettuce leaves, a couple of cucumber slices, a grilled tofu slice, tomato slices, and red onion slices.

Step 9

Top with the other half of the bun and serve the vegan grilled halloumi burgers immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1589.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1432.3

Total Fat 62.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
Cholesterol 13.5mg	0%
Sodium 3455.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 47.5g
Protein 69.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 995.4mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 2320.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.5%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 42.7%