Vegan Big Mac recipe with plant-based patties, special sauce, lettuce, and pickles. A healthy copycat burger made at home.
🧾 Ingredients
Patties
- 2 vegan burger patties
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Special Sauce
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp finely chopped pickles or relish
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
For Assembly
- 2 sesame seed buns, sliced into three layers
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Dill pickle slices
- 2 slices vegan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
👩🍳 Instructions (Transition-Word Optimized)
First, cook the vegan patties according to the package instructions until browned and heated through.
Meanwhile, prepare the special sauce by whisking all sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
Next, lightly toast all bun layers in a skillet or toaster until golden.
Then, spread a generous layer of sauce on the bottom bun.
After that, add shredded lettuce, chopped onion, pickles, vegan cheese, and one patty.
Next, place the middle bun on top and spread more sauce evenly.
Then, repeat the layers with lettuce, onion, pickles, cheese, and the second patty.
Finally, top with the sesame bun, press gently, and serve immediately.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, add smoked paprika to the sauce.
- Alternatively, use gluten-free buns if needed.
- For a lighter option, swap regular vegan mayo for a low-fat version.
- Additionally, turn this into a Big Mac bowl by serving over lettuce.
🌟 Benefits of a Vegan Big Mac (Transition-Rich)
First, this recipe delivers classic fast-food flavor without animal products.
Additionally, plant-based patties provide protein with less saturated fat.
Moreover, homemade sauce allows better control over ingredients.
Furthermore, this burger is completely cholesterol-free.
In addition, it’s customizable for different diets and preferences.
Finally, it satisfies cravings while supporting a plant-based lifestyle.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Approximate, Per Burger)
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Fat: 24g
- Sodium: 780mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To begin, use a single patty instead of two.
Next, skip onions and reduce pickles.
Then, add extra vegan cheese for a familiar taste.
Finally, serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
