Low Carb Vegan Hamburger
Satisfy your burger cravings with this delicious and nutritious Low Carb Vegan Hamburger! Perfect for plant-based eaters and keto enthusiasts alike, this recipe features hearty cauliflower rice patties bound with chia seeds for a protein-packed, egg-free alternative. Flavored with almond flour, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, these patties are pan-seared to golden perfection for a subtle crunch and robust taste. Wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves instead of traditional buns, this vegan burger is loaded with fresh toppings like juicy tomato slices, tangy pickles, red onion, and a dollop of creamy vegan mayonnaise for the perfect balance of flavors. Easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes, this guilt-free, gluten-free meal is a crowd-pleaser that’s as wholesome as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cauliflower rice
- 0.5 cup Almond flour
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 5 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Avocado oil
- 4 large leaves Lettuce leaves (for buns)
- 1 medium, sliced Tomato
- 0.25 small, thinly sliced Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Vegan mayonnaise
- 2 slices Pickles
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the chia seeds and water. Stir well and let sit for 5-10 minutes until a gel-like consistency forms. This will serve as the egg substitute.
In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower rice, almond flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Add the chia seed mixture to the bowl and knead everything together until it forms a dough-like consistency.
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty approximately 1/2 inch thick.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the avocado oil. Once hot, carefully place the patties in the skillet.
Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Remove the patties from the skillet and let them cool slightly on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
To assemble the low-carb hamburgers, lay out two lettuce leaves per patty to serve as the top and bottom buns.
Place a patty in the center of the lettuce leaves. Add a dollop of vegan mayonnaise, then top with sliced tomato, red onion, and pickles.
Cover the toppings with another lettuce leaf, folding it over to form a bun. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.4 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2835 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1274 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
