Low-Carb Burger with Zucchini Fries & Chili Dip
Looking for an easy guests that fits your low carb burger routine? This low-carb burger with zucchini fries & chili dip is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 10 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 15 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook
- Servings: 2
- Carbs: 10 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 500 g zucchini
- 360 g ground beef
- 4 large (240 g) mushrooms
- 30 g parmesan, grated
- 40 g (2 slices) cheddar
- 40 g cream cheese (double cream)
- 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 40 g mayonnaise
- 15 g butter
- 1/2 (40 g) onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp rosemary
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) convection. Quarter the zucchini lengthwise and halve the sticks crosswise. Mix the parmesan with 1/4 tsp each of pepper, rosemary, thyme and salt.
- Spread the zucchini fries on a parchment-lined tray, brush with 1 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with the parmesan mix and bake 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C) convection.
- Season the ground beef with 1/2 tsp pepper and 1/4 tsp salt; form 2 patties. Remove the mushroom stems. Fry the burgers and mushrooms in 15 g butter.
- After 5 minutes flip the burgers, lay the cheddar slices on top and fry 10 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir 40 g mayonnaise with the cream cheese, a little water, 1/4 tsp salt and chili. Slice 1/2 onion (40 g) into half-rings.
- Stack: mushroom, patty with cheese, onions, mushroom. Fix with a skewer if needed and serve with the fries and dip.
Tips & Variations
Your guests won’t believe the ‘buns’ are mushrooms. The zucchini fries are best eaten right away.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 10 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Low-Carb Burger with Zucchini Fries & Chili Dip contains just 10 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 2.
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