Burger Hill Cottage – Vegan

Vegan Recipe – Lactose-Free – Gluten-Free

Ingredients (for 2 burgers)

• 2 Le Généreux burger buns (see recipe in the basics)

• 2 homemade lentil patties (see recipe in the Meat Substitutes)

• 4 slices of lactose-free aged vegan cheese

• 2 slices of smoked tempeh

• 1 red onion, finely sliced

• Juice of half a lemon + some zest

• 1 tablespoon of unrefined sugar (for caramelizing)

• 2 tablespoons of Veggie House sauce (see recipe in the basics)

• A few leaves of crunchy lettuce

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Vegetable oil for cooking

Preparation

1. Confiting the onions
   Place the red onion slices in a small bowl. Pour over the lemon juice and add some zest. Mix well, cover, and let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes. This softens the onions and gives them a lightly tangy flavor.

2. Caramelizing the onions
   Pour the onions with their marinade into a pan, add the unrefined sugar of your choice, and cook over low heat until lightly caramelized. Stir frequently.

   Sugar choices based on desired flavor:

   • Rapadura / Panela: mild caramel, vegetal notes

   • Light Muscovado: brown caramel, honey notes

   • Dark Muscovado: molasses, cocoa, coffee

   • Jaggery: spicy notes, dried fruits

3. Cooking the veggie patties
   Heat a pan with a bit of oil. Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side over medium heat, until well browned. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Melting the vegan cheese
   At the end of cooking, place two slices of vegan cheese on each patty. Cover for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.

5. Grilling the smoked tempeh
   Grill the tempeh slices in a hot pan without adding fat, until crispy and golden.

6. Assembling the burgers
   Spread the base of the buns with the Veggie House sauce. Add the lettuce, patties with melted cheese, tempeh slices, and the confited and caramelized onions. Finish with a thin layer of sauce on the top bun.

7. Finishing and serving
   Close the burgers, press lightly to hold them together. Serve immediately, accompanied by homemade fries or a fresh salad.