Want to keep carbs down? Try a lettuce bun for a hamburger

[shockedcanadian]

I love home made burgers. I have cut down due to the carbs in the bread. Some time ago I learned of the lettuce bun which is very easy to make and actually works quite well especially with the most exterior side of romaine or even standard lettuce leaves.

Now, I've learned to decrease significantly sauces, preferring to use olive oil and seasoning, garlic powder etc rather than standard condiments such as ketchup,, mustard etc. After all, it is just sugar.

Ditto for salad. High quality olive oil with seasoning, no salad dressing. Since I have very strong taste buds I have never needed to overly sweeten or add flavors, the natural flavors with some reasonably healthy spices have been fine.

Here is one simple recipe. I just make it my own way but if you need some guidance, this might help

Bunless Burger Recipe (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)

This bunless burger recipe is Keto with an amazing special sauce! Satisfy your low-carb burger craving today with this lettuce burger.

realsimplegood.com

 

[theHawk]

They also make low carb buns, they are just more expensive than normal buns. Taste good though,


I’ve also seen recipes for making buns with egg whites. Haven’t tried that yet though.

 

[jwoodie]

Insufficient carbs can make your sweat smell like ammonia.

 

[JustAnotherNut]

Sometimes we like just hamburger patties.....no bun, condiments or other toppings. One downside is that it goes great with pan fried potatoes and a veg on the side.

Salad?? A good squirt of lemon and/or lime juice, salt & pepper

If you like chicken parmesan, but don't want the breading........just cook the chicken breast with salt & pepper in a pan till almost done, pour in your sauce and simmer a bit till the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Last minute top it with cheese, cover and let melt.

Use spaghetti squash as the replacement for pasta. It has a mild flavor that lends well to different sauces. To serve, add a layer of the squash strings, top with the chicken and sauce.

 

[TNHarley]

Lettuce wrapped burgers are good. Make good sandwiches too.
They have low and zero carb buns. They arent bad. If you toast them on the grill or something, you cant tell a difference.
You can also make buns out of meat. Take a can of chicken, egg whites, some mozzarella(or whatever you like. Moz is the best imo because it doesnt give the bread much of a cheese flavor) some almond flour and a tad bit of baking powder.
This makes a good pizza crust too.

 

[BackAgain]

Even fewer calories. Cut out the burger!

 

[The Sage of Main Street]

I love home made burgers. I have cut down due to the carbs in the bread. Some time ago I learned of the lettuce bun which is very easy to make and actually works quite well especially with the most exterior side of romaine or even standard lettuce leaves.

Now, I've learned to decrease significantly sauces, preferring to use olive oil and seasoning, garlic powder etc rather than standard condiments such as ketchup,, mustard etc. After all, it is just sugar.

Ditto for salad. High quality olive oil with seasoning, no salad dressing. Since I have very strong taste buds I have never needed to overly sweeten or add flavors, the natural flavors with some reasonably healthy spices have been fine.

Here is one simple recipe. I just make it my own way but if you need some guidance, this might help

Bunless Burger Recipe (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)

This bunless burger recipe is Keto with an amazing special sauce! Satisfy your low-carb burger craving today with this lettuce burger.

realsimplegood.com

Also use lettuce instead of bread in a BLT

 

[JOSweetHeart]

They also make low carb buns, they are just more expensive than normal buns.

My, what a help to anyone who is trying to diet and yes that is sarcasm, but it is directed at the sad fact, and not you.

God bless you always!!!

Holly (a girl who has lost almost 60 pounds)

 

[Papageorgio]

I love home made burgers. I have cut down due to the carbs in the bread. Some time ago I learned of the lettuce bun which is very easy to make and actually works quite well especially with the most exterior side of romaine or even standard lettuce leaves.

Now, I've learned to decrease significantly sauces, preferring to use olive oil and seasoning, garlic powder etc rather than standard condiments such as ketchup,, mustard etc. After all, it is just sugar.

Ditto for salad. High quality olive oil with seasoning, no salad dressing. Since I have very strong taste buds I have never needed to overly sweeten or add flavors, the natural flavors with some reasonably healthy spices have been fine.

Here is one simple recipe. I just make it my own way but if you need some guidance, this might help

Bunless Burger Recipe (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)

This bunless burger recipe is Keto with an amazing special sauce! Satisfy your low-carb burger craving today with this lettuce burger.

realsimplegood.com

I crumble eat my burgers like a steak, and then have a salad on the side, not that fond of lettuce wraps, the mustard I use and the mayo have no sugar. I use dill relish as well, and lots of my own seasonings I make from scratch. I will say this, salt pepper and either olive or avocado oil is best and I love the burgers thin.

 

[shockedcanadian]

I crumble eat my burgers like a steak, and then have a salad on the side, not that fond of lettuce wraps, the mustard I use and the mayo have no sugar. I use dill relish as well, and lots of my own seasonings I make from scratch. I will say this, salt pepper and either olive or avocado oil is best and I love the burgers thin.

Yeah eating healthy is not that difficult it just requires some discipline and creativity.