Paleo-Friendly Burger Recipes for the Health-Conscious Eaters
The following are three recipes for burgers that adhere to the paleo diet and are great for those who are concerned about their health:
- Sweet Potato Turkey Burgers:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lettuce leaves or paleo-friendly buns, for serving
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, grated sweet potato, almond flour, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Divide mixture into four portions and form into burger patties.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Serve on lettuce leaves or paleo-friendly buns with desired toppings.
- Portobello Mushroom Burgers:
- 4 large portobello mushrooms
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lettuce leaves or paleo-friendly buns, for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Clean mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove stems.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Brush the mixture on both sides of the mushrooms.
- Place mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and juicy.
- Serve on lettuce leaves or paleo-friendly buns with desired toppings.
- Salmon Burgers:
- 1 lb fresh salmon, skin removed and chopped
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lettuce leaves or paleo-friendly buns, for serving
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped salmon, almond flour, egg, red onion, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Divide mixture into four portions and form into burger patties.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Serve on lettuce leaves or paleo-friendly buns with desired toppings.
Take pleasure in your wholesome and tasty paleo-friendly burgers!