14 Sauces that Go with Veggie Burgers

For the veggie burger lover, there’s nothing better than a delicious veggie patty served up on a toasted bun.

But you know what really takes your burger over the top?

A sauce.

The perfect sauce will enhance all the flavors of your healthy and delicious meatless meal, complete with crisp lettuce or fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and lots of onions.

In this article, we’ll go over some of my favorite sauces that complement veggie burgers!

What Sauce Goes with Veggie Burgers?

The best sauce to go with veggie burgers is ketchup.

Ketchup has a sweet, tangy flavor that will compliment the savory vegetable flavor of your burger. It also brings out the sweetness of the onions and peppers in a veggie burger, which can sometimes be bland.

If you’re looking for something more interesting than ketchup, try making your own bbq sauce or aioli (garlic mayonnaise).

For more ideas, keep scrolling!

Chipotle Mayonnaise

My favorite way to serve this sauce is with a veggie burger.

I like to serve it on a whole wheat bun with lettuce and tomato, but you can also use it as a condiment for sandwiches or wraps.

It’s great with grilled veggies too!

This sauce goes well with just about anything that needs an extra kick of flavor

Homemade Guacamole

When I make guacamole, I like to serve it on its own with chips or crackers.

But veggie burgers are a special occasion food and they deserve something more than just chips!

Try serving this sauce with fresh avocado slices, sliced tomatoes and onions, as well as lettuce leaves for wrapping up your burger in.

You can also add salsa or pico de gallo to the mix if you’re feeling adventurous!

Black Bean Hummus

Black bean hummus is the perfect sauce to go with veggie burgers.

It’s thick, creamy, and has a lot of protein in it.

Plus, it’s so easy to make!

To prepare this sauce, you’ll need:

• 1 can black beans (drained)
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 2 tbs lemon juice or vinegar (I used white wine vinegar)
• 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (crushed)

Then just mash everything together in a bowl until there are no lumps left!

That’s all there is to it!

Basic Tomato Ketchup

Tomato ketchup is a thick and sweet sauce that’s popular in the U.S.

It’s a great topping for burgers and fries, but it can also be used to add flavor to other dishes, like sandwiches or tacos.

You can use it as a dipping sauce for fries, or drizzle some over your veggie burger instead of mayo.

I usually serve tomato ketchup with my veggie burgers on top of lettuce leaves—it’s healthy and flavorful!

Other toppings that go well with this sauce include lettuce, onion rings, pickles (or pickle relish), avocado slices and green olives!

Basil Pesto

Pesto is one of the best sauces to serve with veggie burgers, especially when you’re in a rush.

It’s made with basil, garlic, pine nuts or walnuts (or both), olive oil and salt.

I usually make a batch on Sunday and use it throughout the week as an easy way to add flavor to any meal.

Basil pesto pairs well with veggie burgers because they both have a savory taste that goes well together—but if you want something more specific, here are some ideas:

• Serve this sauce over steamed corn on the cob! The creaminess of the pesto makes it especially delicious when paired with sweet corn kernels.
• Add this sauce to your favorite salad for extra flavor!

Avocado Pesto

I like to make this sauce a day in advance, so the flavors have time to develop.

I also add lemon zest and cilantro for added punch.

However you choose to prepare it, avocado pesto is an excellent choice for both veggie burgers and grilled veggies alike.

Serve with slices of grilled eggplant or bell peppers and your favorite crusty bread.

BBQ Sauce

BBQ sauce is a great addition to any veggie burger.

It’s an American classic, and though it may not be for everyone, it will make your veggie burgers more interesting than adding nothing at all.

I usually prepare and serve this sauce with skewers of grilled vegetables—cucumbers and bell peppers are wonderful with BBQ sauce—but there’s no reason why you couldn’t also use them on your veggie burgers!

You can even combine the two items: skewer some veggies while you cook up your burgers on the grill or in a pan.

Don’t forget that other toppings can go well with BBQ sauce as well: try onions, pickles or hot peppers if they’re your thing!

Homemade Salsa

Salsa is a wonderful topping to add to your veggie burger.

It’s easy to make, and it gives you the chance to use up any leftover veggies in your fridge.

Plus, it’s healthy and delicious! I like making my own salsa because I can control the ingredients that go into it—no preservatives or artificial flavors here!

You could serve this with tortilla chips or on top of grilled chicken burgers or even as a dip for raw veggies.

For the salsa recipe itself, I recommend starting with whatever vegetables are available in season at local markets right now.

Then add some fresh herbs and spices (I usually use cilantro and garlic), as well as some vinegar for tanginess (vinegar helps cut through all those strong flavors).

Honey Mustard Sauce

As with any sauce that’s made at home, you can control the quality of your ingredients.

For example, I prefer to use real mustard (or make my own) instead of yellow mustard packets.

If you want to go the natural route, look for honey without high fructose corn syrup or other additives.

Feel free to experiment with different types of honey until you find something that suits your taste buds.

Here are some other ideas for toppings:

• Fresh herbs like basil, parsley or chives
• Avocado slices or guacamole
• A fried egg

Mango Sauce

Mango sauce is a great addition to any veggie burger. It adds some tropical flavor, and it’s also a great way to add sweetness to your burger.

I personally like this sauce on my veggie burgers, but it would be just as good on other burgers too!

This recipe makes enough for 1-2 servings of veggie burgers (depending on how much you want).

1. The first step is peeling and slicing two mangos.
2. Then add all of the ingredients into a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth!
3. To serve this sauce with your burger, drizzle it over top of the veggie patty before serving!

The thick texture means that it won’t run off easily like thinner sauces might when you eat them with utensils instead of using your hands like most people do these days.

Sweet & Sour Sauce

This is a simple sauce to make and one that pairs nicely with veggie burgers.

You can use it as a dip or pour it over the burger, but I like to serve it on the side so that everyone can add as much or little as they’d like.

To store this sauce, simply refrigerate in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Bearnaise Sauce

This sauce is so good, it will impress people who think they don’t like bearnaise.

The trick to making it is whisking the egg yolks over low heat until thickened and then slowly adding wine and vinegar.

The vinegar helps prevent the eggs from curdling!

You can keep this sauce warm in a double boiler until ready to serve.

Top your burgers with some Bearnaise and seasonal veggies for an elegant meal that everyone will love!

Some other things that go great with Bearnaise Sauce are:

• Asparagus spears
• Avocado slices or avocado mash (1/2 avocado mashed with salt)

Garlic Cream Sauce

This sauce is amazing.

It’s perfect for a veggie burger, even better when paired with a nice garden salad or steamed vegetables.

You can make this sauce in advance and store in your fridge for up to one week (if it lasts that long!).

To prepare:

1. Heat garlic cream sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
2. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste before serving.
3. For best flavor, serve immediately after cooking the garlic cream sauce, but if you’re preparing it ahead of time or want to reheat it later on in the day just give it one minute on low heat before serving.

Thousand Island Sauce

The Thousand Island dressing is commonly used in sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs.

It is also a good compliment to veggie burgers.

The classic recipe calls for mayo, ketchup, relish and chives.

You can add more or less of each ingredient depending on your taste buds.

The sauce itself is not difficult to make, but the trickiest part is adding the right amount of each ingredient so that you don’t end up with a sweet mess (because there’s nothing worse than an over-sweetened sandwich).

Once you have made your own homemade version of this tasty condiment once or twice, then feel free to experiment with other ingredients such as dill pickles or dill relish powder.

Conclusion

We hope this list of our favorite veggie burger sauces has inspired you to try some new ways to enjoy a classic.

From the delicious and familiar to the more exotic, these creative concoctions are sure to make any veggie burger night just a little bit more exciting!