Keto Hamburger Buns (Cauliflower Buns)
Returning to cauliflower
I’ve been looking for the perfect Keto hamburger buns for a while now. I’ve done a blue cheese burger recipe in the past where I used my 90 second mug bread for the bun. However I have to say I’ve always been disappointed in them as they feel too heavy and dense. I’ve tried many times to slice it as thin as possible but it just doesn’t hit the spot. I remember eating a hamburger at Cafe Thulp in Bangalore where they used cauliflower buns. I’d forgotten about this till I recently returned form the UK and got back to Keto. I made a series of daily vlogs. It was one of days that I had the hankering for a burger. I got myself some pork mince and decided to make the cauliflower burger bun, which is the same recipe as my cauliflower pizza base. It’s ironic that I came back to Keto and also to my first ever Keto recipe. Enjoy!
It’s a burger bun, it’s a pizza base and also a muffin
This cauliflower bun is pretty versatile. It’s the perfect Keto vehicle as it can double up as a mini pizza base and also used to replace a muffin in dishes like my Keto eggs Benedict. There are a couple of things to keep in mind when making this. It’s important to rice the cauliflower properly so that there are no big pieces. I’ve tried this twice, once I grated the cauliflower and once I used the blade to make it like a cous cous consistency. Both worked. If you don’t have a microwave you can cook the cauliflower in a pan as well. Once it’s cooked you have to make sure you squeeze out all the water so that it doesn’t break. The lack of water will ensure a much sturdier consistency. Finally, make sure you use good parchment paper otherwise it might stick.
Porky Treats!!
Beef burgers are great. They are the staple. Pork burgers on the other hand, they are incredible. The meat has so much flavour and a few tweaks can give you some of the most amazing tasting burgers ever. In this recipe I particularly love the addition of the spring onion. When the exposed parts hits the pan and almost chars, it gives of an incredible aroma and enhances the burger. For the seasoning I used a dried mix that has oregano, parslay, chilly flakes etc. You can pretty much play around with what goes into the patty. You could give this burger a slightly more Asian twist by adding in some soya sauce and vinegar into the ground pork. Some fresh basil and parsley to give it a more herbaceous note. If you don’t like pork you can always use chicken or beef. For vegetarians I think something like a grilled portobello mushroom or even thick slices of eggplant can be a great substitute.
And no, you cannot make this without EGG.
Nutrition Info (Per serving) – Only the cauliflower bun
- Calories: 159
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Carbs: 7g
- Fat: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
This recipe makes 2 servings. 1 Serving = 1 full bun, top and bottom. Get this recipe on myfitnesspal.
As for the macros of the patty just use a generic listing for ground pork based on what you buy and how big you make the burger. Same with any condiments etc you use since you will not follow my recipe to the T. Enjoy!
Keto Hamburger Buns (Cauliflower Buns)
Ingredients
For the cauliflower buns
- 180 grams Cauliflower Grated, Cooked & Water Squeezed Out
- 25 grams Parmesan cheese
- 30 grams Cream Cheese Room Temprature I use this one
- 1 Egg
- Salt & Pepper to taste
For the Pork Burgers
- 200 grams Pork Mince (Ground Pork)
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Pepper Try this one
- 1/2 Tsp Dried Mixed Herbs I recommend this one
- 1 Spring Onion Chopped
- Oil for Frying
Instructions
Cauliflower Buns
- Clean and cut your cauliflower and separate the florets.
- Grind them in your food processor till you get a cous cous like consistency. You can also grate the cauliflower.
- Microwave it for 5-7minutes till it's tender and then remove in a tea towel and squeeze out as much water as your can.
- Weight out 180 grams of the cauliflower now and mix in a bowl with salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, cream cheese and one egg and then give it all a good mix.
- Divide the mixture into 4 parts and shape the buns on parchment paper or a silpat using a cookie mold.
- Bake in the oven at 190C for 20-25 minutes till it is fully cooked and golden brown.
- Once cooled, remove from the pan and use it for your Keto burger recipes. You can even use this to make mini pizzas or as a muffin for eggs Benedict. If you cut out the center it becomes a bagel which you can use to make a salmon and cream cheese bagel with. The options are endless.
Pork Hamburger
- Season the ground pork with salt, pepper and the dried herbs. Add in the spring onion and mix well.
- Shape into 2 hamburger patties and set aside.
- Heat the fat of your choice in a cast iron skillet or frying pan.
- Once the oil is hot, lay down the hamburgers and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- After flipping the burgers you can add cheese on top of the cooked side, cover with a lid and allow to cook so that the cheese melts on top.
- Once done set aside and use with the cauliflower buns. Add condiments and sauces of your choice.
wow yummy, will surely try this.
I love all your videos gonna try this recipe! ??
I love these, about to have it for the 2nd time in 2 weeks ?
Have you tried freezing the buns?
I’d like to know if you could freeze the grated cauliflower, that way I could do some food preparation.
You can. I just removed a box from my freezer to use.
You sir, are HEAVEN SENT!!!!
Thank you for EVERYTHING!!!
Would it work with mozzarella shreds instead of Parmesan? That’s what I have in the fridge. Look forward to trying them!
Yeah it should work.
Wonderful. Thanks a bunch .
Hi, I don’t have Parmesan cheese right now. What other substitute I can use?
You can use any kind of cheddar as well I think,
Hi Love your cooking so yummy ! just one question can I freeze the cauliflower buns after they have been made ?
Yes you can Shirley.
what’s the nutritional value of the Pork Burgers???
Just use the standard entry on MFP for ground pork. Nothing else will really make any significant impact to the macros.
Can you use Cottage Cheese or Greek Yogurt instead of the cream cheese?
Cottage cheese should work. You can also just skip the cream cheese.
How long can the buns be kept safely in a refrigerator? I would like to be able to eat them on the go. and don’t want to have to repeat this process daily.
A week easily, possibly longer. You can also freeze them.
These look amazing! My favourite burger memory is of being a child, taken by my father to a burger bar. The thing that set this place apart was the smell of toasting sesame seeds on the bun, and ever since I have always needed that aroma for it to be a really good burger. I guess you could finish off these buns under a grill, after sprinkling sesame seeds on them. I don’t think a few seeds would affect the macros too badly.
Oh yeah no problem adding those seeds.
Wow man… I’ve been super impressed watching your amazing recipe videos!
Quick question… if I don’t have a microwave… how else can I cook the cauliflower?
I got rid of my microwave when I read about the harm that microwave radiation can do to us, plus after I made my own experiment and realized that it’s true. So I’ll never buy a microwave and I always try to caution people on the use of them.
Anyway, sorry to get off on a tangent.
If I put the cauliflower in the oven… any idea how much I might have to cook it for?
Jim
Hi Jim, please don’t fall for the microwave hoax. It’s complete BS. It’s not true there are plenty of proper studies to prove it’s 100% safe and I’ve been using one for years and years and had no issues. Microwave harm stories are as bad as people who believe the earth is flat. Anyway I guess you can steam the cauliflower or boil it and then strain it.
I agree with you, microwaves are most definitely harmful. It’s not a hoax. Any scientist will tell you that radiation goes into the food and eating or drinking that food causes cellular damage over time. It’s designed to create damage slowly so people never suspect the source. Best to reheat or cook everything on the stove or in the oven.
That’s absolute garbage. Every single scientist will laugh at this comment it’s not freaking nuclear radiation. It’s a heat transfer method. Please go back to school and learn your basic sciences again or did you skip the class? Please stop spreading nonsense like this, microwaves have been used for decades and are perfectly safe to use.