High Protein Lettuce-Wrapped Burger

Satisfy your burger cravings while staying on track with this High Protein Lettuce-Wrapped Burger! Perfect for low-carb and gluten-free diets, this recipe blends flavorful ground beef and lean ground turkey to create juicy, protein-packed patties seasoned with garlic and onion powder. Instead of a traditional bun, crisp Romaine lettuce leaves wrap around each burger, delivering a fresh and wholesome twist. Topped with vibrant slices of tomato, red onion, and crunchy pickles, and finished with dabs of mustard and ketchup, this burger is both nutritious and delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick, healthy meal that doesn’t compromise on taste, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or summer grilling sessions.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground turkey
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 leaves Romaine lettuce
• 2 sliced tomato
• 1 small, sliced red onion
• 4 slices pickles
• 4 teaspoons mustard
• 4 teaspoons ketchup

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground turkey, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined.

Step 2

Divide the mixture into four equal parts and shape each into a patty approximately 1/2 inch thick.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot or the pan is preheated, add the patties. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the burgers have an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and are cooked through.

Step 5

While the burgers are cooking, prepare the lettuce wraps. Rinse and dry the Romaine lettuce leaves.

Step 6

Place two lettuce leaves together to form a sturdy base for each burger patty.

Step 7

Once the patties are cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for a minute.

Step 8

Assemble each burger by placing a patty on the lettuce leaves, followed by tomato slices, red onion slices, pickle slices, and your choice of mustard and ketchup.

Step 9

Wrap the lettuce leaves around the fillings, tuck in the sides, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1050.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1679.0

Total Fat 119.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 701.6mg	0%
Sodium 2940.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 129.8g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 174.8mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 1620.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.1%

Protein: 30.4%

Carbs: 6.4%