Updated onMay 17, 2018
Backyard barbecue meets healthy eating.
We promise you won’t even miss the bread!
But you shouldnt have to miss out on the whole picnic!
These burger bun substitutes will solve your sandwich situationand see to it you chow down onan amazing grilled burger!
Bonusthanks to their color and shape, they even look like buns!
Fresh Lettuce
Shake Shack offers lettuce buns on its menu so youknowit must be good!
Bonuswrapping your burger in a large leaf acts as a pocket to catch any stray condiments.
Take a whole tomato and slice it in half horizontally, placing the burger in between the two halves.
(Scooping out the seeds will help make it less messy.)
Skip the grocery store and snag your tomatoes from the local farmers market for added flavor!
Eggplant
you might either grill or roast your eggplant slices for this alternative.
along with plenty of nutrients and vitamins.
These work for every dietpaleo, Keto, gluten-free, vegan, Whole30…you name it.
We loveeggplant on the grill!
And sweet potatoes are chock-full of complex carbs, aka the good kind.
These buns make great toast the following morning, too.
Cauliflower
It seems like cauliflower can be used for everything these days, fromlow-carb cauliflower ricetohealthy pizza.
And now it can be a burger bun, too.
you could make your own using riced cauliflower, almond and coconut flour, Parmesan cheese and eggs.
You simply combine the ingredients, press into a muffin top pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Keep in mind that these burger bun substitutes arent just great for those of us on special diets.
Theyre also an easyand deliciousway to incorporate more vegetablesinto your meal.
And doing that while feasting on a burger?
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