Keto lettuce-wrapped turkey burgers
These keto lettuce-wrapped turkey burgers are a simple and tasty alternative to the classic beef burger served with a bun.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 2 spicy turkey burgers
- 4 leaves of lettuce
- 3 tbsp caramelised onions
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp fresh chillies sliced
- 2 tbsp tahini sauce
- juice of 1 lemon
- ⅓ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook the burgers - ensure the meat is fully cooked through.
- Prepare the other ingredients for the burgers: lettuce, caramelised onions, parsley and chillies.
- Make the sauce mixing together all the ingredients: tahini, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add enough cold water to get the right consistency.
- Assemble the burgers according to your preferences. The burgers should be just slightly warm. Cook the patties, then wait a few minutes before assembling the burgers, until the meat will be at the right temperature. Same for the caramelised onions.
Notes
- To make the caramelised onions, you can follow this recipe. Use balsamic vinegar for a tasty option. Don't add sugar if you want to keep the recipe keto.
- For the burgers, you can make your own or use some store-bought burgers. See the introduction of this recipe for more details.
- The nutritional information written below has been calculated using 2 turkey burgers made with 150 g of turkey breast mince overall and spices.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 13.8g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 8.4g | Fiber: 3.6g