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Carrot‑Based Low‑Carb Burger

Recipe by Maru Lekhal on InstagramAdded 8 August 2026.
  • 30 min
  • Serves 2
  • 18 ingredients

10 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A fresh, low‑carb burger that combines a carrot‑based patty with a seasoned meat patty, topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and a zesty sauce for a satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

2 servingsMetric

Carrot Patty

Meat Patty

Seasoning (Vegetarian)

Assembly

Amounts as Maru Lekhal gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Grate carrots into a white bowl using a flat metal grater.

  2. 2

    Mix the grated carrot with the egg, a little cheese, a pinch of salt, and chopped parsley until well combined.

  3. 3

    Shape the carrot mixture into round patties.

  4. 4

    Transfer ground meat from a glass container into a white bowl.

  5. 5

    Season the meat mixture with chopped parsley, salt, sweet paprika, and cumin.

  6. 6

    Shape the seasoned meat into a patty.

  7. 7

    Bake the carrot patties at 350°F for about 20 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Carrot patties are set and lightly browned at the edges.

  8. 8

    Bake the meat patty at 350°F for about 20 minutes (or until fully cooked).

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Meat patty is fully cooked through.

  9. 9

    Place a lettuce leaf on a serving board.

  10. 10

    Add the baked carrot patty, then a slice of tomato, a green leaf (spinach or basil), and a drizzle of sauce.

  11. 11

    Top with a little cheese and another lettuce leaf.

  12. 12

    Optionally, place the cooked meat patty alongside or on top of the carrot patty.

Tips while you cook

Grate carrots finely
Use a flat metal grater to grate the carrots into a white bowl before mixing.
Combine seasoning before shaping
Mix the carrot, egg, cheese, salt and parsley thoroughly before forming patties.
Bake both patties at the same temperature
Place carrot and meat patties in the oven at 180 °C for about 20 minutes each.

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Burgers, 11 ways

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