These burgers were truly a winner in our home. Enjoy with a butternut squash circle or sweet potato as the “bun.” This recipe is beyond flavourful with fresh lime, paprika, and cumin. Serve with guacamole and salsa and you will be in heaven. Feel free to sub the squash with a whole wheat bun. I love that this recipe is both nourishing and satisfying. It is high protein, gluten-free and low-carb which makes it 5-stars in my opinion.
I grilled the burgers in my cast iron skillet. However, if you prefer less oil, you can bake as well. If you choose to bake, cook at 375° for approx 10 minutes per side.
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Chicken Burgers on Squash "Buns"
These burgers are truly a winner! Packed with amazing flavours like lime, paprika, and cumin. Serve these burgers on butternut squash rounds to make it a low carb meal and Passover approved.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1/2 red or yellow onion, finely minced
- 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp almond flour
- 1 lime, juiced
Optional- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped and 1 jalapeno finely diced
Squash
- 1 butternut squash- peeled and cut into 1/2" thick circles
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the burgers in a bowl, mix well and form into 5 patties.
- Peel the squash and slice into 1/2" thick rounds and brush with olive oil.
- Bake the squash at 400° for 30 minutes.
- Fry the patties in a cast iron with oil for approx 6 mins per side until the insides are no longer pink.