Korean BBQ-Inspired Vegan Bacon Cheeseburger
A light and fresh twist on the classic bacon cheeseburger, featuring a low-carb, soy-free patty infused with Korean flavors, served on whole grain bread.
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15 minutes
Prep Time
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10 minutes
Cook Time
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2
Servings
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Easy
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving
280Calories
10gProtein
30gCarbs
10gFat
Ingredients
For 2 servings
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup chickpeas, mashed
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 slices whole grain bread
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Avocado slices
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Vegan mayo (optional)
Instructions
Follow these steps for perfect results
- In a mixing bowl, combine cauliflower rice, mashed chickpeas, almond flour, gochugaru, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until a sticky mixture forms; shape it into two burger patties.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Toast the whole grain bread lightly in the same skillet.
- Assemble the burger by placing a patty on a slice of toasted bread, topped with lettuce, tomato, avocado slices, and vegan mayo if desired.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and top with the second slice of bread.
Health Benefits
Nutritional advantages of this recipe
- Cauliflower provides anti-inflammatory properties and is low in calories.
- Chickpeas are rich in fiber and contribute to brain health.
- Nutritional yeast adds B vitamins which support brain function.
- Avocado contains healthy fats that are good for heart health.