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Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers

Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers: Your New Healthy Comfort Food

Try these Oven-Baked Cabbage Burgers for a delicious, healthy twist on the classic burger, keeping your meal low-carb and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 small head Cabbage Can substitute with large leafy greens like Swiss chard.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used to brush the cabbage for added flavor.
For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or Turkey Main protein source; substitute with chicken or a plant-based alternative.
  • 1 small Onion Finely chopped for even distribution.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can be used instead.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Essential for taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Can substitute with regular paprika.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Adds umami and moisture; can swap with soy sauce.
  • 1 large Egg Optional; binds the mixture.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Choose your favorite cheese variety.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • pastry brush
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice a small head of cabbage into ½ inch thick rounds and brush both sides with olive oil.
  3. In a bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and egg. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Shape the meat mixture into patties and press each patty onto a cabbage slice.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with shredded cheese and broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  7. Serve warm with fresh parsley and your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These burgers are a great low-carb alternative to traditional burgers. You can customize the protein and toppings to suit your tastes.

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