PrintRoasted Cabbage Burger with Special Sauce (Low Carb Burger)
Make a satisfying, crunchy burger using roasted cabbage leaves instead of bread. This recipe fits the cabbage crush trend and provides a great low carb burger option.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting and Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large outer leaves cabbage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or vegetarian patty mix
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Carefully peel two large, intact outer leaves from the head of cabbage. Trim any thick core pieces so the leaves lay flat.
- Brush both sides of the cabbage leaves lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place the leaves on a baking sheet and roast for 8 to 10 minutes until they are slightly softened and the edges begin to blister. Remove and set aside.
- While the cabbage roasts, prepare your burger patties. Season the ground beef or vegetarian mix with salt and pepper.
- Cook the patties in a skillet over medium-high heat or on a grill to your preferred doneness. If using cheese, place a slice on the patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- Prepare the special sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- To assemble your low carb burger, place one roasted cabbage leaf on a plate. Spread a generous amount of special sauce on the leaf.
- Place the cooked patty on top of the sauce.
- Top the patty with the second roasted cabbage leaf, sauce-side down. Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
Notes
- For a keto burger buns experience, ensure your sauce does not contain added sugar.
- If you prefer a smokier flavor, you can briefly char the cabbage leaves directly over a gas flame before roasting.
- This recipe works well with thick slices of grilled portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian burger idea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 90