Gordon Ramsay’s Viva Vegan Burger is the plant-based pick: a spiced vegetable patty on a vegan bun with avocado, butter lettuce, and roasted tomatoes. It is the meat-free entry among his signature burgers, and the recipe below keeps it savory.
More Gordon Ramsay burgers: Backyard Burger and Hellfire Chicken Burger.
Vegan Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Plant-based Burger Patties (choose your favorite brand)
- 4 Vegan Hamburger Buns
- 2 medium sized Tomatoes (for roasting)
- 4 leaves Butter Lettuce
- 1 sliced Avocado
- Salt, Pepper to taste, and Additional Spices (like smoked paprika or cumin)
- Olive Oil For roasting and grilling
For the Eggless Garlic Mayo
- 1/2 cup Vegan Mayonnaise
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tbs. Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
Prepare Eggless Garlic Mayo:
- Mix vegan mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and Pepper in a small bowl.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Roast Tomatoes:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the tomatoes and lay them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, Pepper, and optional spices.
- Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until they are slightly charred and tender.
Cook Plant-Based Patties:
- Preheat your grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grates or pan.
- Grill the plant-based patties according to the package instructions, typically about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Season with additional spices if desired.
Prepare Vegan Buns:
- Lightly toast the vegan hamburger buns on the grill or in a skillet.
Assemble Burgers:
- Spread a generous amount of eggless garlic mayo on the bottom bun.
- Place a lettuce leaf on each bun, followed by the grilled plant-based patty.
- Add roasted tomato slices and avocado slices.
- Cap with the top bun.
Serve:
- Serve the Viva Vegan Burgers immediately, with your choice of vegan sides like sweet potato fries, a quinoa salad, or grilled vegetables.
Notes
Culinary craftsmanship in a bun: Savor Gordon Ramsay’s Top Signature Burgers—where gourmet meets comfort food.
Viva Vegan Burger FAQs
The questions that come up most: how to cook the plant-based patty, what is on the burger, how to add more flavor, and whether it is fully vegan.
How do you cook a plant-based patty?
Follow the patty brand’s guidance, but in general sear it over medium-high heat until browned and heated through; a light brush of oil helps it crisp.
What is on the Viva Vegan Burger?
A spiced plant-based patty, sliced avocado, butter lettuce, and slow-roasted tomatoes on a vegan bun, with a garlic-lemon vegan mayo.
How do you add more flavor to a veggie patty?
Season it well and add smoked paprika or cumin; the roasted tomatoes and the garlic-lemon mayo also build savory, tangy depth.
Is the Viva Vegan Burger fully vegan?
Yes, as long as you use vegan buns and vegan mayo. Check the patty brand too, since some contain egg or dairy.
About the Author
John Siracusa is the founder of Hell’s Kitchen Recipes. He focuses on technique-first, reproducible home cooking and researches recipes & kitchen equipment from published food science and professional chef methods since 2016.
