Vegan Bacon Burger

 Here’s a recipe for a Vegan Bacon Burger using a delicious plant-based patty and crispy vegan bacon for that smoky, savory flavor.

Ingredients:

For the Burger:

1 package of Impossible Burger patties (12 oz)

4 vegan burger buns (dairy-free and egg-free)

1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)

1/2 cup vegan bacon (such as Hooray Foods, Sweet Earth, or homemade tempeh bacon)

Lettuce (such as arugula or romaine)

1 large tomato, sliced

Sliced red onion (optional)

Pickles (optional)

For the Vegan Bacon:

1/2 cup tempeh, thinly sliced (or use store-bought vegan bacon)

2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional, for extra smoky flavor)

1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)

For the Burger Sauce:

1/4 cup vegan mayo

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Make the Vegan Bacon (if using tempeh):

In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, and liquid smoke (if using).

Add the thinly sliced tempeh to the marinade and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to soak up the flavors.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated tempeh slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy and browned. If using store-bought vegan bacon, cook according to package instructions or sauté in a pan until crispy.

2. Cook the Impossible Burger Patties:

Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil.

Season the Impossible Burger patties with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. During the last minute of cooking, you can add a slice of vegan cheese if desired and let it melt.

3. Prepare the Burger Sauce:

In a small bowl, combine the vegan mayo, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth and set aside.

4. Toast the Buns:

Slice your vegan burger buns and lightly toast them in a skillet or under the broiler until golden brown. This step adds a nice crunch to the burger.

5. Assemble the Vegan Bacon Burger:

Spread a generous amount of burger sauce on both the top and bottom buns.

Place the cooked Impossible patty on the bottom bun.

Add a few crispy slices of vegan bacon on top of the patty.

Layer with lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion (optional), and pickles if desired.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

Place the top bun on the burger and serve with your favorite side (fries, sweet potato fries, or a crisp salad).

This Vegan Bacon Burger is a smoky, savory delight with the rich flavor of Impossible meat, crispy vegan bacon, and a creamy, tangy sauce. Enjoy this plant-based twist on the classic bacon burger!