Veggie Armour Recipe

Preheat

Preheat a nonstick skillet or grill over medium-high heat.

Brush skillet lightly with 1 tbs olive oil to prevent sticking and lightly oil the patties if desired.

Cook Beyond Burger patties 3-4 minutes per side (follow package guidance) until browned and internal temperature is reached. Reduce heat slightly if they brown too fast.

In the last 1 minute of cooking, place a vegan cheddar slice on each patty, cover pan briefly to melt the cheese.

Slice buns and toast face down in the same skillet for 30–60 seconds until golden. Remove and set aside.

Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop flesh into a medium bowl and mash with a fork to mostly smooth with a little texture.

Add 1 tbs lime juice, 2 tbs finely diced red onion, 2 tsp chopped cilantro, 0.75 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper and the finely minced half jalapeño (if using). Stir to combine, taste and adjust seasoning or lime as needed.

Cover guacamole and keep at room temperature while finishing other components (or refrigerate up to 30 minutes).

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbs butter or vegan butter and let melt.

Add sliced mushrooms and spread in an even layer. Cook without moving for 2 minutes to allow browning, then stir.

Add 1 tsp minced garlic, 0.25 tsp salt and 0.125 tsp black pepper. Sauté for another 2–3 minutes until mushrooms are browned and tender. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Prepare produce: wash lettuce leaves and pat dry, slice tomato into 1/4-inch rounds, thinly slice red onion into rings, and slice pickles if not pre-sliced.

Arrange vegetables ready for assembly.

In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp finely minced chipotle in adobo, 1/2 tsp lime juice, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika and 1/8 tsp salt. Whisk until smooth and taste; add more chipotle for heat or more lime for tang.

Refrigerate briefly if time allows. Bring to room temperature before spreading if chilled.

Spread about 1 tbsp chipotle aioli on the bottom half of each toasted bun.

Place 2 lettuce leaves on the aioli to create a moisture barrier.

Place the cheesy Beyond patty on top of the lettuce.

Spoon about 2 tbs guacamole over the patty.

Add 2–3 tbsp sautéed mushrooms evenly over the guacamole.

Top with 2–3 tomato slices, a few red onion rings and 3 pickle slices per burger.

Spread about 1 tsp chipotle aioli on the top bun, place on top, press lightly to set, and serve immediately.