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Whether you prefer tangy, spicy, or creamy flavors, the right sauce can take your veggie burger to the next level. Here are 10+ tasty sauces for veggie burgers to try!

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Veggie burgers have come a long way, evolving from bland and uninspiring to flavorful and creative alternatives. While the patty itself plays a crucial role, the sauces you choose can truly take your veggie burger experience to new heights.

Whether you’re looking for tangy, creamy, or spicy flavors, the right sauce can elevate the taste and texture of your veggie burger.

Here’s 10+ mouthwatering sauces that are perfect for complementing and enhancing your veggie burger.

The BEST Sauces for Veggie Burgers

Side view of veggie burger topped with pickled cabbage, tahini sauce and avocado.
Veggie Burgers with Pickled Cabbage & Tahini Sauce
Tahini sauce, made from ground sesame seeds, brings a rich and nutty flavor to your veggie burger. Mix tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water for a smooth and creamy consistency. This sauce pairs well with Mediterranean-inspired veggie burgers, adding a touch of creaminess.
Creamy Tahini Sauce
Jar of chipotle crema with spoon on small plate next to lime wedges and small bowl of chipotles.
Chipotle Crema
For a smoky and creamy sauce, try a chipotle dressing. Combine mayonnaise, adobo sauce, lime juice, and spices for a tangy and mildly spicy flavor. This sauce adds a delicious kick and a hint of smokiness to your veggie burger.
Creamy Chipotle Dressing
Hand holding jar of homemade bbq sauce
Homemade BBQ Sauce
Barbecue sauce isn't just for meat lovers; it can also add a delightful tang to your veggie burger. Opt for a smoky and tangy barbecue sauce that complements the flavors of your patty. Whether you prefer store-bought or homemade, this sauce will add a zesty twist to your burger.
Tangy Barbecue Sauce
Crema arranged on plate with limes and cilantro.
Cilantro Lime Crema
For a fresh and creamy sauce, look no further than lime crema. Blend sour cream, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro to create a luscious and tangy sauce. The smooth texture and vibrant flavors pair wonderfully with veggie burgers.
Creamy Lime Crema
Creamy harissa sauce in small bowl next to spoon.
Creamy Harissa Dressing
This naturally dairy-free and gluten-free Creamy Harissa Sauce is addictively delicious! Tahini, harissa paste, lemon, and maple syrup are whisked until smooth, leaving you with a bold and tangy sauce to drizzle over everything, from salads to eggs to meat.
Harissa Dressing
Spoon drizzling sriracha mayo into small glass jar.
Sriracha Mayo
This Sriracha Mayo sauce is an easy, dreamy condiment with addictively bold flavors! Enjoy it as a dip, spread, or dressing for sushi, burgers, sandwiches, fries, and beyond.
Sriracha Mayo
Bowl of yogurt dill sauce with spoon and slices of lemon, drizzled with olive oil.
Yogurt Dill Sauce
This delicious Yogurt Dill Sauce for Salmon is easy to make with Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic, and dill. You can also use it to add vibrant flavors to salad bowls, veggies, grilled meats, and more!
Dill Yogurt Sauce
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Easy Chimichurri Sauce
This easy Chimichurri Sauce is packed with flavor and easy to make with simple ingredients & your blender or food processor. This cilantro chimichurri sauce for pork is also delicious with chicken, steak, seafood and roasted vegetables.
Chimichurri Sauce
Poblano cream sauce in white bowl with serving spoon.
Poblano Cream Sauce
If there’s one sauce to keep in your fridge at all times, it’s this Roasted Poblano Cream Sauce. Super creamy, bursting with smoky flavors, and perfect for topping on enchiladas, tacos, and eggs, you’ll be hooked after just one taste!
Poblano Cream Sauce
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Mojo Sauce
This Green Mojo Sauce can be used for topping SO many different things. It’s loaded with fresh herbs, garlic and spicy peppers and it just perks up everything that it comes in contact with.
Mojo Sauce
Bowl of red pepper aioli topped with chopped roasted red peppers.
Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Red Pepper Aioli combines creamy mayo, roasted red peppers, chipotle in adobe sauce, lemon juice, and garlic for a smoky-sweet and versatile sauce. Made with just a handful of ingredients, it comes together in minutes and is perfect for drizzling, dipping, or spreading on all your favorite snacks, sides, and mains.
Red Pepper Aioli

How to make ahead and store

Many of these veggie burger sauces can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

More sauce recipes

  • Sauces for Potatoes
  • Sauces for Hot Dogs
  • Sauces for Sweet Potato Fries
  • Dipping Sauces for Onion Rings
  • Sauces for Buddha Bowls
  • Sauces for Rice Bowls
  • Sauces for Burgers
  • Sauces for Tacos

Did you make any of these sauces for veggie burgers?

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10+ Sauces for Veggie Burgers

Whether you prefer tangy, spicy, or creamy flavors, the right sauce can take your veggie burger to the next level. Here are 10+ tasty sauces for veggie burgers to try! These these Veggie Burgers with Pickled Cabbage & Tahini Sauce. They're so delicious!
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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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