Lettuce Burgers

Name: Lettuce Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup (55 g) mayonnaise or vegenaise; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ketchup; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) yellow or Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) paprika; 1 tablespoons (15 ml) finely chopped dill pickles; 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sambal oelek or other hot sauce of your choice; 1 small clove garlic, minced; 2 vegan patties of your choice (or regular); 2 slices dairy-free cheddar cheese; 4 slices iceberg lettuce (it’s important to use the outside to replicate a bun – see video); 2 dill pickles, thinly sliced

I wanted to share with you a recipe that I love to make on weeknights! My lettuce burgers are light and super satisfying! The sauce is delicious and you probably already have all the ingredients at home.

For the toppings, it’s all about personal preferences, but I personally LOVE caramelized onions in my burgers and there has to be a LOT of dill pickles!

Enjoy!

Servings: 2
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

See the recipe

Frequently asked questions

Sambal oelek is a chili paste from Southeast Asia made primarily from chili peppers, vinegar, and salt. Unlike other sauces, sambal oelek is quite simple, really emphasizing the taste of the chili pepper.

Yes, it is spicier than Sriracha because it contains fewer ingredients that would soften the taste. However, the level of spiciness can vary from brand to brand.

Ingredients

Caramelized Onions

1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
1 tablespoon (15 ml) balsamic vinegar

Burger Sauce

1/4 cup (55 g) mayonnaise or vegenaise
1 tablespoon (15 ml) ketchup
1 tablespoon (15 ml) yellow or Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) paprika
1 tablespoons (15 ml) finely chopped dill pickles
2 teaspoons (10 ml) sambal oelek or other hot sauce of your choice
1 small clove garlic, minced

Assembly

2 vegan patties of your choice (or regular)
2 slices dairy-free cheddar cheese
4 slices iceberg lettuce (it’s important to use the outside to replicate a bun – see video)
2 dill pickles, thinly sliced

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Preparation

Caramelized Onions

In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat and caramelize onion with salt for 10 minutes, covered, stirring often.
Deglaze with balsamic vinegar and cook for a further 3 minutes. Set aside on a plate.

Burger Sauce

In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients.

Assembly

In the same non-stick skillet, heated over medium-high heat, cook the patties for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Add cheese slices to patties and cover pan. Cook for a further 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Spread the inside of each piece of lettuce with the burger sauce. Add caramelized onions to two of the pieces, followed by burger patties and pickles. Close the burger with the remaining lettuce pieces. Enjoy with chips or sweet potato fries!