Why settle for the conventional burger bun, when you could opt for a healthier, more nutritious, albeit fun alternative! Below are 10 of my favorite burger bun alternatives- many of which you might already have in your fridge or pantry:
1) White or Brown Rice (I think brown rice would give a nice chewier texture, and would boost up the fiber content, but either would be delicious). If I were to try this, I would probably grill the rice patties on a skillet so they were nice and crunchy on the outside:
Photo: http://shesimmers.com/
2) Grilled Sweet Potato (or White, Red Potato:
Photo: http://thebettyrocker.com/sweet-potato-sliders/
3) Portobello Mushrooms:
Photo: http://toquegirls.com/turkey-feta-burgers-and-portobello-mushroom-buns/
4) Zucchini:
Photo: http://www.queenofquinoa.me/2012/08/herbed-turkey-burgers-with-zucchini-buns/
5) Eggplant:
Photo: http://evolvedcampfire.wordpress.com/2012/03/28/hamburger-with-grilled-eggplant-bun/
6) Collard Green:
Photo: http://lifehowirunit.blogspot.ca/
7) Tomato (but it would have to be a biggie for the burgers I eat!):
Photo: http://www.theironyou.com/2013/08/tomato-avocado-burgers-low-carb-and.html
8) Romaine Lettuce:
Photo: http://lowcarbediem.com/winning-the-low-carb-bread-war/
9) Flax Bun (RAW):
Photo: http://www.rawon10.com/2010/04/april-18-2010.html
10) Cauliflower (I would substitute the egg in this recipe with a flax egg):
Photo (and recipe): http://www.rippedrecipes.com/recipe/cauliflower-burger-buns-614.html
1) White or Brown Rice (I think brown rice would give a nice chewier texture, and would boost up the fiber content, but either would be delicious). If I were to try this, I would probably grill the rice patties on a skillet so they were nice and crunchy on the outside:
Photo: http://shesimmers.com/
2) Grilled Sweet Potato (or White, Red Potato:
Photo: http://thebettyrocker.com/sweet-potato-sliders/
3) Portobello Mushrooms:
Photo: http://toquegirls.com/turkey-feta-burgers-and-portobello-mushroom-buns/
4) Zucchini:
Photo: http://www.queenofquinoa.me/2012/08/herbed-turkey-burgers-with-zucchini-buns/
5) Eggplant:
Photo: http://evolvedcampfire.wordpress.com/2012/03/28/hamburger-with-grilled-eggplant-bun/
6) Collard Green:
Photo: http://lifehowirunit.blogspot.ca/
7) Tomato (but it would have to be a biggie for the burgers I eat!):
Photo: http://www.theironyou.com/2013/08/tomato-avocado-burgers-low-carb-and.html
8) Romaine Lettuce:
Photo: http://lowcarbediem.com/winning-the-low-carb-bread-war/
9) Flax Bun (RAW):
Photo: http://www.rawon10.com/2010/04/april-18-2010.html
10) Cauliflower (I would substitute the egg in this recipe with a flax egg):
Photo (and recipe): http://www.rippedrecipes.com/recipe/cauliflower-burger-buns-614.html
Fantastic ideas !! I can't wait to try the grilled sweet potato 'buns.' Much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThe oven roasted white potato buns are excellent. Use large round potato. The edges with the peel left on are the best.
ReplyDeleteI can not eat grain or gluten or dairy. I can not eat white potato too often, carb intolerant, but do splurge with this once a week. With ground turkey... It's a hamburger again and I love it.
It looks yummy...Thanks for sharing.....
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