This no-cook single-ingredient substitute (it’s not lettuce!) cuts carbs and boosts vitamins.
Karla Walsh wrote this story for EatingWell.com.
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Rohner stuffs two mustard-topped turkey burgers and spinach leaves between two green bell pepper halves, removing the stem, seeds, and ribs. Squeeze the veggie bun and it’s about the size of a hamburger bun. But the idea of Low-Carb Burger has us daydreaming about tasty burger combos for grilling season. Turkey burgers with honey mustard, salsa-black beans, mushroom-Swiss, or jalapeo popper sauce on a bell pepper bun? Please!
Let’s do the math:
- 1 typical supermarket hamburger bun: 150 calories, 2 g fat, 4 g protein, 28 g carbs, 290 mg sodium
- 1 large green bell pepper: 33 calories, < ½ g fat, 1 ½g protein, 8 g carbs, 50 mg sodium, plus 219% of your daily vitamin C
The low-carb, low-sodium option that packs a powerful punch of vitamin C is the bell pepper. Especially when it’s this good.
“This is great. I mean, I knew it would be good, but “in her video. Don’t like bell peppers but want to reduce carbs? In addition to these tasty low-carb burger bowls, you can also use a different veggie for your “bun,” such as cauliflower or portobello mushrooms.