Happy Meatless Monday everyone!! Since summer is in full tilt and BBQ season is well underway, I figured it was time for a veggie burger.
I wanted to keep this low-carb and gluten-free, so I’m using almond flour in place of bread crumbs. I also used fresh, cooked spinach but you could substitute with frozen spinach, just make sure all the excess water is squeezed out.
Makes 4 Burgers
160 g or 6 oz cooked spinach
1 medium (200g) zucchini, grated
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup almond flour
1 egg
2 oz grated cheese of choice, I used KerryGold Gouda
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp onion powder
S&P
If you are using fresh spinach, chop it up and cook for a few minutes until wilted. Allow to cool. You need to squeeze out the excess moisture from both the spinach and the grated zucchini. I add them to a strainer, sprinkle with a bit of salt (this draws out the moisture) and let it sit in the sink for a bit. If you are rushed for time, you could press down on the veggies with paper towel to get the liquid out.Transfer to a bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Mix well.
Preheat BBQ or frying pan to medium heat. If you’re cooking on a BBQ I like to cook veggie burgers on tin foil greased with olive oil so they don’t stick to the grill. If you’re cooking in a frying pan, drizzle with oil.
Form 4 patties and cook burgers for about 7-8 minutes on each side.
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Remove from heat and add your favourite burger toppings. I don’t normally use a bun but I made these low-carb, Ultimate Keto Buns from KetoDiet and they are awesome! There is only 4.3g of net carbs per bun and they’re gluten-free.Enjoy!
Nutritional info per burger (not including bun or toppings)
140 Calories, 6g Carbs, 3g Fibre, 3g Net Carbs, 10g Fat, 9g Protein, 1g Sugar
Please Note: Nutritional info is gathered from MyFitnessPal and may vary depending on your ingredients. Therefore, it is not always 100% accurate and meant to be used as a reference only.
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I haven’t tried a meatless burger before but I would love to try this Zucchini Veggie Burgers. It looked so delicious and healthy!
Thank you!
This burger looks fantastic! It simply made my mouth water and would really love to try this over the weekend. And you’re right, the Ultimate Keto Buns are awesome!
Thanks Shane! Those buns are the best 🙂
I never used to believe that veggie burgers are legit burgers. I always saw burgers as a meat-filled treat and going against that is a big no no. But this recipe actually proved me wrong. Not only is it delicious but really healthy too.
Thanks Mayumi! I hope you enjoyed it.
I’ve always loved burgers. I’m glad there’s this veggie version of it. Thanks for sharing your recipe!