Ultimate Veggie Burger Sandwich with a Special Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup sour cream (can substitute Greek yogurt or mayo)
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp lime juice
• black pepper (lots of freshly ground)
• salt (pinch)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp water (if need be to adjust consistency)
• 1 veggie patty (favorite store-bought (e.g., Trader Joe's Quinoa Cowboy))
• 1 slice cheese (Colby Jack, cheddar, or pepper jack recommended)
• 1 brioche bun (toasted)
• red onion (few slices)
• 2 butter lettuce leaves
• 2 slice tomatoes
• pickles (sliced)

Steps

1. 1

   Add all the special sauce ingredients in a small bowl: 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, a pinch of salt, black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon lime juice.

2. 2

   Mix the sauce ingredients well. If the consistency is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water to thin it out as needed.

3. 3

   Prepare your favorite frozen veggie patty. For a crispy result, air fry the patty for 8-10 minutes (or follow the toaster oven instructions on the box).

4. 4

   Once the patty is baked, place a slice of cheese on top. Close the air fryer or oven and bake for another 2 minutes until the cheese is melted.

5. 5

   While the patty finishes, toast the brioche bun until golden.

6. 6

   Open the toasted burger buns and spread a generous layer of the special sauce on both the top and bottom halves.

7. 7

   Place the cheesy veggie patty on the bottom bun.

8. 8

   Layer the sliced pickles, red onion, butter lettuce, and sliced tomatoes on top of the patty.

9. 9

   Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Notes

Veggie Burger Suggestions: Trader Joe’s Masala Burgers, Dr. Praeger’s California Veggie Burger, or Morningstar Farms Garden Veggie Burger. For a vegan version, use a plant-based patty, vegan bread, and substitute vegan sour cream and cheese. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free patty and bun.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• vegetarian
• burger
• sandwich
• quick meal
• air fried
• special sauce