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vegan big mac burger homemade recipe

Vegan Big Mac Burger

The Big Mac burger is a world-famous dish, loved by children and adults alike! Let's transform this recipe into a healthier one, using delicious ingredients!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Choose Serving Size 4

Ingredients 

For the patty:

  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 ½ cups black beans cooked
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • ½ cup carrot grated
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup oat bran
  • 2 Tbsp psyllium husks or freshly ground flax seeds; you can also use a whole egg for vegetarian version
  • 2 Tbsp fresh greens
  • 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds lightly roasted
  • 1 Tbsp mustard
  • 2 Tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

For the sauce:

  • 4 Tbsp mayo vegan ore regular
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp pickles finely chopped
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp tomato sweet sauce
  • 1 pinch salt and chili

To assemble:

  • 4 burger buns cut in 3 equal parts
  • 4 slices Cheddar cheese vegan or regular
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 Tbsp onion finely chopped
  • 1 pickled cucumber sliced

Instructions

  • Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • To make the patties:
  • In a frying pan on medium heat, add a little coconut oil. When hot, add the chopped onions, garlic and carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion is translucent and soft.
  • In a large bowl add the beans, mash them until smooth with a masher or vertical blender, add the oats and blend a few more times. You can also use a food processor. Then add all the rest of ingredients and the cooked onion mixture. Mix everything until well incorporated. Let sit for about 10 minutes, so all the flavors are mixed and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Form 8 patties.
  • Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Add a little coconut oil and cook the patties in batches, for about 4 minutes on each side.
  • To make the Big Mac, lightly roast the bun slices.
  • On the first bottom bun, add ½ Tbsp sauce, 1 Tbsp shredded lettuce, ½ tsp chopped onion, a slice of cheddar, 1 vegan patty and 2 slices of pickled cucumber.
  • Top with the next slice of the bun and repeat for all the ingredients, except the cheese. Cover with the bun top and serve with extra sauce or ketchup.