Vegetarian Lettuce-Wrapped Cheeseburger
Satisfy your burger cravings the lighter, guilt-free way with this Vegetarian Lettuce-Wrapped Cheeseburger! This recipe swaps traditional burger buns for crisp, refreshing butterhead lettuce leaves, creating a low-carb, gluten-free alternative that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Juicy vegetarian burger patties are grilled to perfection and topped with melted cheddar cheese, fresh tomato slices, tangy pickles, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of classic ketchup and mustard. With just 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cook time, this quick and easy vegetarian delight is perfect for weeknight meals or summer gatherings. Whether you're a veggie-lover, carb-cutter, or simply looking to try something new, this lettuce-wrapped burger is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Vegetarian burger patties
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese slices
- 8 leaves Large butterhead lettuce leaves
- 1 large Tomato
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 4 slices Pickles
- 1 large Avocado
- 4 tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a grill or a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Slice the tomato and red onion into thin rounds. Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado into thin strips.
Step 3
Lightly brush the vegetarian burger patties with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and black pepper.
Step 4
Place the burger patties on the grill or skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through and nicely browned.
Step 5
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and allow it to melt slightly.
Step 6
Meanwhile, rinse the butterhead lettuce leaves and pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 7
To assemble each burger, layer two lettuce leaves on each serving plate. Place a cooked burger patty with melted cheese onto the leaves.
Step 8
Top each patty with a slice of tomato, a few rings of red onion, pickle slices, and avocado strips.
Step 9
Drizzle each burger with 1 tablespoon of ketchup and 1/2 tablespoon of yellow mustard.
Step 10
Fold the edges of the lettuce leaves around the burger fillings and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1224.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2007.6 |
| Total Fat 135.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 38.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g | |
| Cholesterol 99.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7592.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 145.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 39.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 39.6g | |
| Protein 97.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1385.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2924.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories