Vegan Big Mac Recipe (2024)

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This Vegan Big Mac is a copycat recipe you will love. Two all-plant patties, Vegan Special Sauce, lettuce, vegan cheese, pickles, onions, on a dairy-free bun. Sung to whatever tune comes to mind. If you love indulgent vegan sandwiches, you’ve come to the right place!

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My last name is McMillen. My dad was a college football player so, you can guess, he was a big guy. That’s why he oftentimes went by the nickname ‘Big Mac’. When you grow up in a small town and people call your dad Big Mac, it gives you a sense of importance. I may not have carried any social weight myself in that small town, but most everyone knew my dad… for better or for worse. Sometimes definitely for worse!

My dad was also fairly well known for eating not just one but two hamburgers in a sitting. That’s why I’m naming this sandwich, the Vegan Big Mac, after him. He would have liked it that way.

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Key Ingredients

You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe, including substitution ideas:

  • Dairy-free buns — You can buy dairy-free buns quite easily these days. Make them look iconic by selecting ones with sesame seeds on top. Or you can make your own vegan buns by using this vegan hot dog buns recipe. You’ll need 8 buns to make 5 vegan Big Mac sandwiches.
  • Veggie burgers — This is a great time to use plant-based burgers, like Impossible Burgers or Pureland Farm Burgers. There are many to choose from these days. Or see below for some homemade veggie burger options.
  • Vegan special sauce — This is the sauce that changes everything. I like keeping it around for all my veggie burgers.
  • Lettuce — Any lettuce will do, but I like using finely chopped romaine.
  • Vegan cheese slices — You can buy vegan American or cheddar slices. My favorite is Daiya cheddar slices.
  • Pickles — Use dill or sweet pickle slices.
  • Onions — You’ll need just a bit of finely chopped white or yellow onions.

What Makes This Recipe Shine?

  • MEATY — Using Impossible Burgers or your favorite plant-based meat burger creates a rich vegan burger experience
  • AUTHENTIC — Making your own vegan special sauce creates an authentic flavor, just like you get at the restaurant
  • RESOURCEFUL — You can make five burgers, including that famous center bun, with eight hamburger buns, using the heel and a sliced top of the three remaining buns

How Do I Make Big Mac Sauce?

The special sauce on this vegan Big Mac is what helps it stand out. The good news is that it’s effortless to make Big Mac sauce.

Make your own vegan Big Mac sauce by combining vegan mayo, french dressing, relish, sliced green onions, vinegar, and sugar. That’s it!

You can add this special sauce to any veggie burger, vegan hot dog, or even a grilled cheese sandwich. I may have been guilty of dipping a chip or two in this sauce, but please don’t tell anyone!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 617kcal

Author: Marly McMillen

Ingredients

  • 8 dairy-free hamburger buns
  • 10 vegan burgers (see notes)
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter , softened
  • 5 vegan cheese slices
  • cup vegan Big Mac sauce
  • 1 cup finely chopped greens , like romaine or iceberg
  • 3 tablespoons minced onions
  • 15 sliced pickles (sweet or dill)

Instructions

  • Cook the veggie burgers according to the package instructions.

  • Prepare 5 buns for toasting by spreading vegan butter over the cut side and placing them buttered side down on the griddle, cooking until a light golden brown.

  • Create 5 middle buns from the remaining buns. Use the 3 bottom buns as is, and cut 2 of the top buns, removing a sliver from the top to create 2 additional middle buns. Butter both sides of the middle buns and toast them on both sides.

  • Create your vegan Big Macs, beginning with the bottom bun. Top it with: vegan Big Mac sauce, onions, lettuce, cheese, vegan burger, and the middle bun, vegan Big Mac sauce, onion, lettuce, patty, 3 pickle slices, and the top bun. Repeat this with the remaining burgers.

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Notes

Make your vegan burgers homemade or you can use Impossible Burgers.

Here’s a great recipe for homemade veggie burgers:

  • 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon dried chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1⁄2 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes 1 tablespoon Bragg (or soy sauce)
  • 1 cup cooked red quinoa
  • 1-2 tablespoons water
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  1. Combine the pinto beans, ground flax seeds, corn starch, dried chopped onions, garlic powder, celery seeds, paprika, cornmeal, nutritional yeast flakes, and Bragg (or soy sauce) in a food processor. Pulse for several seconds and then use a spatula to push ingredients down from the side of the bowl. Pulse again for several seconds. Repeat this process until the ingredients are well combined.
  2. Add the cooked red quinoa and pulse again for a few seconds.
  3. If the mixture feels sticky enough to hold together in patties, then you’re ready. If it feels dry, add 1 to 3tablespoons of water and pulse for a second or two. Form 8 patties.
  4. Place a skillet over medium heat and spray with vegetable spray. Add the burgers. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top of the uncooked patties. Cook the patties until browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Repeat until all the patios are done. Place cooked patties in the toaster oven or oven on low heat to keep warm while getting the rest of the burger ingredients assembled.

Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1107mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 5.5mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Leave a rating below then tag @namelymarly on Instagram and hashtag it #namelymarly. I love seeing your creations!

This post was originally published in 2014 and was updated to include new photos, new text, and an updated recipe in 2021.

Vegan Big Mac Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the closest thing to the Big Mac sauce? ›

According to a video posted by TikTok influencer Mike Haracz, a former McDonald's corporate chef, Great Value brand Secret Sauce is the closest thing you'll get to the fast food chain's Big Mac sauce.

What is the name of the vegan Big Mac? ›

McPlant® A vegan burger made with a juicy plant-based patty co-developed with Beyond Meat® featuring vegan sandwich sauce, ketchup, mustard, onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and a vegan alternative to cheese in a sesame seed bun.

What happened to McDonald's plant-based burger? ›

At its height, the chain's vegan-friendly burger—dubbed the McPlant—was served in 600 restaurants from February to August of 2022 as a test for future markets. Due to slow sales, the burger was not greenlit for a nationwide expansion plan, forcing plant-based patrons to get scrappy when it came to ordering.

Does McDonald's have a plant-based burger? ›

McPlant™: McDonald's Plant-Based Burger | McDonald's.

Is Big Mac sauce just Thousand Island? ›

The answer is no… but they are similar. Both of the condiments have a creamy consistency and include pickle relish. But, McDonald's Big Mac Sauce includes vinegar and has a bit more pickle relish in it than Thousand Island dressing.

Will McDonald's sell Big Mac sauce? ›

Available in restaurant, in Drive-Thru, via the My McDonald's App, and also via McDelivery, now is the time to try Big Mac® Special Sauce with any McDonald's menu items whether that's Chicken McNuggets, Veggie Dippers... or perhaps a Big MacFlurry…?

What is the largest vegan burger in the world? ›

Finnebrogue Artisan, a plant-based food company from Northern Ireland, earned a Guinness World Record for the biggest vegan burger. The world's most giant plant-based burger weighed 358 pounds, 4 ounces.

Is McPlant same as Big Mac? ›

With the fresh lettuce and tomato, it might be a little closer to a Big Mac apart from having one patty rather than the signature burger's two. If I had eaten the McPlant solo without a meat comparison, I don't think I would have known the difference.

What is vegan Mac made of? ›

The BEST vegan mac and cheese recipe! Sweet potatoes, potatoes, and cashews blend into a luscious, creamy sauce with a crave-worthy cheesy flavor.

Does Burger King make a plant based burger? ›

NOW AVAILABLE AT BURGER KING®

Know the Whopper®? Meet its twin. The Impossible Whopper® is just like the classic, but with an Impossible patty made from plants.

Why did Beyond Meat fail? ›

“Impossible [Foods] exacerbated Beyond's problems by entering the grocery channel at significantly lower price points. Beyond was forced to reduce price to match Impossible, but consumers seemed to prefer Impossible's taste and texture.”

Is Beyond Meat real meat? ›

We use a variety of non-GMO plant proteins including pea, brown rice, mung bean and faba bean, which team up to give you juicy and nutritious plant-based meat that's a good source of protein. For specific ingredients and nutrition information, please visit our product pages.

What is in Wendy's plant based burger? ›

Our meat-free burger is a custom blend of vegetables, grains and spices, topped with emmental cheese, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce and garlic mayonnaise – all in a toasted premium bun. See if it isnt the best veggie sandwich youve ever had.

What is the difference between vegan and plant based burger? ›

While both options may contain veggies, the key difference between vegan burgers and veggie burgers is that vegan burgers are made from a protein and are made to mimic the flavor and texture of actual meat while veggie burgers are not meant to evoke meat properties at all.

Is the McPlant actually vegan? ›

McPlant is a vegan burger made with a juicy plant-based patty that has been co-developed with Beyond Meat® and features vegan sandwich sauce, ketchup, mustard, onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and a vegan alternative to cheese in a sesame seed bun. Vegan certified by the Vegetarian Society.

Is Hellmann's classic burger sauce like Big Mac sauce? ›

This sauce is very comparable to big Mac sauce. It's great!

Is Walmart Secret Sauce the same as Big Mac sauce? ›

The Walmart burger sauce option is available in a convenient squeeze bottle for just $2.80 for 12 fluid-ounces. The sauce is slightly sweeter than the McDonalds' version according to Haracz and is described as a "burger and dipping sauce." So don't forget to use it for your fries, too.

Can you buy Big Mac sauce separately? ›

And the sauce has become a thing in its own right. It became a social media craze when McDonald's gave away 10,000 bottles in the U.S. back in 2017. Creamy, tangy, slightly sweet and perfectly dippable, as McDonald's describes it, the Big Mac sauce can be ordered a la carte, apart from the McNuggets deal.

Can you get Big Mac sauce on a regular burger? ›

That means you can dip any sandwich, fries, hashbrowns, or, what the heck, even an apple pie, directly into a well of Big Mac sauce to your heart's content. Or, if you really want to swing for the fences, order up some sauce cups and totally slather your Big Mac.

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