Vegetarian BBQ Tempeh Cheeseburgers
Hearty and protein rich vegetarian tempeh cheeseburgers are a great meatless BBQ idea. These tempeh burgers are easy to make vegan – just omit the cheese or use vegan cheese.

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Tempeh Cheeseburgers
Hearty and protein rich vegetarian tempeh cheeseburgers are a great meatless BBQ idea. These tempeh burgers are easy to make vegan - just omit the cheese or use vegan cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound tempeh, cut into square patties
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oilÂ
- 1 yellow onion, peeled, halved, and slicedÂ
- 4 crusty rolls, halved
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1 cup microgreens
Instructions
- Place tempeh patties into a shallow dish and cover with BBQ sauce, turning to coat. Set aside.
- Coat a saute pan over medium heat with olive oil. Add sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally until caramelized, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Coat grill with cooking spray and heat to medium high. Alternatively, heat oven to 400 degrees. Remove tempeh from dish and place on grill or bake right in the dish. Grill until dark grill marks appear, turning once, about 10 minutes total. If baking, bake for 20 minutes, turning once.
- Place rolls on grill with bottom half placed cut side down, and top half cut side up. Immediately place cheese on top half of rolls. Close grill and toast rolls until cheese has melted. Remove from heat.
- Assemble burgers by placing sliced avocado on bottom half of roll. Place tempeh on top of avocado. Top tempeh with microgreens, caramelized onions, and top half of roll.
- Serve with more BBQ sauce, if desired.
Notes
If you'd like more tender tempeh patties that absorb more flavor and less bitterness, steam the whole tempeh for 10 minutes, then drain and proceed with marinating in sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 burgerAmount Per Serving: Calories: 458Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 406mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 5gSugar: 10gProtein: 27g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Nutritionix. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your favorite calculator.
I have never tried Tempeh before. I am going to have to look into it. Beautiful pictures!
Your pictures are getting more and more beautiful Marina
I like the sound of this! My next bbq experience will be these!
forget the veggie burger. I'll borrow those four adorable little girls! so sweet!
I've never tried Tempuh but your pictures have me sold. The true test will be my husband 🙂
Deeeeelicious!
Sounds fantastic. Sometimes I'll opt for a veggie type sandwich and after eating so many meat/heavy sandwiches the veggie one seems super fresh and light…I'll need to check out TJ's tempeh 🙂
Thanks..
DYING. I love this so much.
Ok I think you've convinced me to try tempeh. I actually bought it once and it sat in my oven for months. I think the toppings just bring it all together 🙂
Mary x
These cheeseburgers look so tasty! Have to try them this Summer.
This reminds me of when I was little and my grandmother used to make a stew with cubes of soy, noodles, peas and carrots and it was delicious!
Raquel
it looks delicious
MMM, this is such a great alternative for a burger. Very creative.
LOVE what you did with these burgers!! This post screams summer fun, health and great taste! Caramelized onions are a favorite here too 🙂
Tempeh burgers are amazing! These look great.
Those look delicious! I've never tried tempeh, but I may have to after seeing these!
made these tonight but w/o the cheese. OMG soooo delish even my 3 y/o loved it!!!!!! thank you!!