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Erin Lynch

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February 26, 2025

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These Plant Based Burgers with Pickled Cabbage & Tahini Sauce are full of flavor & plant protein! Perfect for the grilling season!! // veggie burgers // burger recipe

These Veggie Burgers with Pickled Cabbage & Tahini Sauce are full of flavor & plant protein! Perfect for the grilling season!! 

Side view of veggie burger topped with pickled cabbage, tahini sauce and avocado.

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I have a thing for tahini sauce – Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Basil Tahini Sauce, Smashed Brussel Sprouts with Lemon Tahini Sauce, Farro Salad with Basil Lemon Tahini Dressing, Roasted Broccoli with Garlic & Basil Tahini Sauce, Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Green Tahini Sauce. So naturally, I had to make room for it on a burger. 

Today, I’m sharing a recipe with you for Veggie Burgers with Pickled Cabbage & Tahini Sauce. 

Basically a flavor bomb of a burger. 

Veggie burgers cooking on grill.
Veggie burger being assembled.
Two assembled veggie burgers on white plate next to bowl of pickled cabbage.

How to Make Pickled Cabbage

This pickled cabbage is super simple, and it only takes 20 minutes. Just combine some shredded red cabbage with apple cider vinegar and salt. Give it a good stir and let it sit. When ready to serve, drain of any excess liquid. 

How to Make Tahini Sauce

This tahini sauce combines greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice and garlic. It’s creamy and tangy. Combine these ingredients then add in up to 2 teaspoons of water until it reaches your desired consistency. 

These burgers would also be delicious topped with this White BBQ Sauce.

The BEST Veggie Burgers

I’m using Sweet Earth Enlightened Foods Burgers in this recipe. I recently discovered them and instantly fell in love with their texture. Much like a traditional burger, they have a meaty, juicy taste. On top of that, they provide 26 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber.

Side view of veggie burger topped with pickled cabbage, tahini sauce and avocado.
Veggie burger cut in half topped with avocado & cabbage.

More burger recipes: 

  • Red Wine Burgers
  • Umami Burger
  • Lamb Burgers with Goat Cheese

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Side view of veggie burger topped with pickled cabbage, tahini sauce and avocado.

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Veggie Burgers with Pickled Cabbage & Tahini Sauce

These Veggie Burgers with Pickled Cabbage & Tahini Sauce are full of flavor & plant protein! Perfect for the grilling season!!
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Serves 4 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 4 Sweet Earth Enlightened Foods Awesome Burgers (2 packages)

Pickled Cabbage:

  • 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage (about 5 1/2 oz.)
  • 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Tahini Sauce:

  • 3 Tablespoons plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons tahini
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 1-3 teaspoons water
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt (to taste)

For Serving:

  • 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns (toasted)
  • Optional toppings: lettuce (spinach, avocado, tomato, sesame seeds)

Instructions

  • Combine cabbage, vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl; let stand 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Cook veggie burgers according to package directions.
  • Combine yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, chili powder and cumin in a bowl. Stir in water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until sauce reaches desired consistency. Season with salt, to taste.
  • Spread tahini sauce over cut sides of buns; top bottom halves with patties, pickled cabbage, and top halves of buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 668IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 4mg
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2 responses

  1. Kelsey
    October 2, 2019

    5 stars
    Mmm this sounds fabulous, I love burgers that have something special that makes them different, and the tahini and pickled cabbage hit the spot!

    Reply
  2. Kristina
    October 3, 2019

    5 stars
    you make these LOOK GOOD. I love sweet earth, they have great stuff!

    Reply

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