This Big “Zesty” Mac recipe tastes just like your favourite McDonald’s burger with a local twist. This classic features juicy hamburger patties, sesame seed buns, pickles, onions and lots of secret sauce. The burgers are served with a side of oven baked fries.

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Preparation

1

Setup & make the fries:
Wash and rinse all produce. Preheat the oven to 430F.

Peel the potatoes and cut in fries shape, about 1 cm thick. Place the fries on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, season with salt & pepper. Bake 25 minutes or until fries are golden. Keep the oven on to heat the buns.

BBQ note: If using a BBQ, turn on BBQ to med-high for the patties.

2

Make the patties mixture: Using a fork (or a food processor), crumble the tofu. Add the tofu patty dry mix to the tofu and water (1 to 2 tbsp ^2P , 2 to 4 tbsp ^4P, 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup ^6P).

3

Form & cook the patties: With lightly oiled hands, form 1 patty per portion. Place the patties on a lined baking sheet. Cook at 430F 10 minutes. Flip the patties and cook an additional 10 minutes.

4

Prepare the toppings: Slice the onion and the pickles.

5

Melt the cheese & toast the buns: Place the cheddar cheese on the patty and the sesame buns on the baking sheet. Place in the oven for 1-2 minute.

6

Assemble & serve: Place 1/2 tbsp big mac zesty sauce on each half bun. Top with a patty, lettuce, pickles and onion slices. Top each burger with the top bun. Serve with a side of baked fries and the rest of the big mac zesty sauce.

Bon appétit!

Ingredients

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

potatoes

340 gr

680 gr

1020 gr

tofu

150 gr

300 gr

450 gr

tofu patty dry mix

40 gr

80 gr

120 gr

cheddar slices

pickle

20 gr

40 gr

60 gr

onion

1 small

1 medium

big "zesty" mac sauce

1/3 cup

2/3 cup

1 cup

lettuce

30 gr

60 gr

90 gr

sesame bun

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