Vegan Classic Bacon Burger
Savor the smoky, savory delight of a Vegan Classic Bacon Burger—a mouthwatering plant-based spin on a timeless favorite! This recipe features crispy, flavorful tempeh bacon, marinated in a tantalizing blend of soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, and spices for an irresistible combination of sweetness and umami. Paired with juicy vegan burger patties topped with melted vegan cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato slices, crunchy pickles, and creamy vegan mayonnaise, all nestled between lightly toasted burger buns, this creation delivers indulgent flavors without compromising on cruelty-free eating. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner, this hearty vegan burger guarantees to be a crowd-pleaser while proving that you don’t need meat to enjoy the classic "bacon burger" experience. Ready in under an hour, it's an ideal centerpiece for your next cookout or weeknight meal!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Slice the tempeh into thin strips about 1/8 inch thick.
In a shallow dish, mix together soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and rice vinegar.
Place the tempeh strips in the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
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.
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.
Lightly toast the vegan burger buns in a toaster or on a dry skillet until golden.
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.
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.7 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 6797 mg | 296% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.1 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.4 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.9 g | ||
| Protein | 160.0 g | 320% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1260 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 32.6 mg | 181% | |
| Potassium | 3148 mg | 67% | |
*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.
