Vegan Patty Melt

When cooking for one, try this vegan meal idea. Customize a plant-based take on a diner-style vegan patty melt from Thee Burger Dude with Gardein® Plant-Based Ground Be'f Crumbles and your favorite toppings.

  • Prep time 10 minutes
  • Total time 30 minutes
  • Servings 4

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Earth Balance® Original Buttery Spread, divided
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 pkg (13.7 oz each) Gardein® Plant-Based Ground Be'f
  • 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Hunt's® Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 10 slices Swiss flavor vegan cheese slices
  • 8 slices marble rye bread
  • Vlasic® Sandwich Dill Chips and yellow mustard, optional

Directions

  • Step one

    Melt 2 tablespoons Earth Balance® in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes or until softened and translucent.

  • Step two

    Add Gardein® Plant-Based Ground Be'f to pan and continue to cook 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned and heated through.

  • Step three

    In a small bowl, whisk water, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper together until well combined. Stir into beefless grounds and continue to cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add 2 slices vegan Swiss, let melt, and stir to combine.

  • Step four

    Preheat a large, nonstick pan or flattop griddle over medium.

  • Step five

    Spread remaining Earth Balance® on both sides of bread slices, about 1 teaspoon per side. Add to preheated pan and toast 2 minutes, or until slightly golden, Flip 4 slices and top each with 1 slice cheese, about 2/3 cup beefless mixture, and a second slice of cheese. Top with remaining 4 slices of bread, toasted side down. Cook 3 to 4 minutes before flipping patty melts and cooking another 3 to 4 minutes, or until both sides are golden brown.

  • Step six

    Remove from heat, slice with sharp knife, and serve your vegan patty melts with mustard and pickles, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

483 calories, 48g carbs

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 552 mg 55%
Carbohydrate 48 g 16%
Cholesterol 0
Total Fat 29 g 45%
Iron 2 mg 13%
Calories 483 kcal 24%
Sodium 1496 mg 62%
Protein 9 g 17%
Saturated Fat 6 g 32%
Sugars 5 g 0
Vitamin C 1 mg 2%