Low Carb Hamburger with Veal and Porcini Mushrooms
A gourmet and filling sandwich, designed for those who love intense flavors but want to stay in the low carb world. Veal, porcini mushrooms, bacon and cheese blend together in a symphony of flavors wrapped in a light and protein sandwich.
🥜 Ingredients (for 1 sandwich of about 260 g)
- Low carb hamburger bun : 1
- Minced veal : 80 g
- Fresh porcini mushrooms : 25 g (finely chopped)
- Crispy bacon : 20 g
- Caramelized onion : 20 g
- Sliced cheddar cheese : 25 g
- Grilled courgettes : to taste
- Lettuce leaves : to taste
- Salt and pepper : to taste
⚖️ Preparation
🥩 1. Prepare the meat
- Season the minced meat with salt and pepper, then form it into an 80g flat burger.
🍽 2. Cook the burger
- In a hot pan with a drizzle of oil, cook the burger for 4–5 minutes per side.
- During the last two minutes, place a slice of cheddar on top of the meat and cover with a lid to melt.
🌟 3. Prepare the toppings
- Onion : slice finely and cook over medium-low heat with a drizzle of oil until golden.
- Porcini mushrooms : brown them in a pan with oil until golden.
- Zucchini : Grill until soft and lightly browned.
- Bacon : Cook in a pan until crispy, then dry on paper towels.
🥖 4. Assemble the sandwich
- Cut the sandwich in half and heat it slightly.
- Place the lettuce leaves on the base.
- Place the burger with melted cheese.
- Add the mushrooms, onion, zucchini and finally the crispy bacon.
- Close with the top part of the sandwich.
📊 Nutritional values (per complete sandwich of approx. 260 g)
| Value | Per 100 g | Complete sandwich (260 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy content | 794 kJ / 191 kcal | 2191 kJ / 526 kcal |
| Fats of which saturated fatty acids |
11.73 g 4.57 g |
32.38 g 12.60 g |
| Carbohydrates of which sugars |
3.35 g 1.54 g |
9.25 g 1.54 g |
| Fibers | 12.39 g | 34.19 g |
| Proteins | 12.72 g | 35.12 g |
| Salt | 1.29 g | 3.55 g |
The values are calculated on standard ingredients and may vary slightly depending on the final composition of the sandwich.
📅 Note : This sandwich shows that even a "major" and gourmet dish can be compatible with a low carb lifestyle. Ideal to enjoy without feeling like you're giving up!