Baked Cabbage Nest Burgers

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

For the Cabbage Nests:
3 cups shredded green cabbage

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 egg, beaten

¼ cup Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for dairy-free)

1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Burger Patties:
1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Cabbage Nests
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage with salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, egg, Parmesan, and olive oil.

Divide mixture into 4-6 mounds on the baking sheet. Use your hands to shape them into nest-like circles with a slight indentation in the center.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges turn golden and slightly crisp.

Step 2: Make the Burger Patties
In a bowl, mix ground meat with salt, pepper, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, onion, and garlic.

Form into 4-6 small patties that will fit inside the cabbage nests.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear patties for 2-3 minutes per side, then transfer to the baking sheet.

Step 3: Assemble & Bake
Place each seared patty inside a cabbage nest.

Bake for 10-12 more minutes, or until patties are fully cooked (160°F/71°C for beef, 165°F/74°C for poultry).