Sunday, June 9, 2013

SCD HAMBURGER BUNS! A Portobello Burger Extravaganza! GF, V, SCD, Paleo!

Oh my gosh I literally just ate the best meal of my life.

Hands down, this is the best thing I've ever made.

I know that is quite the statement. And I'm not taking it lightly.



If you didn't know, the East Coast is getting hit by tropical storm Andrea. Soooo, that means that everyone is staying in tonight. So what's a gal to do on a stormy Friday night? --- Invent. Something. Awesome.



Yes. Tonight....I invented something....An SCD HAMBURGER BUN!!!

Yes, you read that correctly, darlings. A GRAIN-FREE HAMBURGER BUN!!



How, you ask?............WITH CAULIFLOWER!!

But don't run away!! Wait! I promise, you CANNOT taste the cauliflower AT ALL! (And trust me, I have acutely discerning taste buds;) )



Yes, friends. I made an SCD Portobello Burger! And it was INCREDIBLE.  ((can you tell I'm excited by the amount of CAPITALS!?))

And it's gluten free, SCD, Paleo, and has a vegan option!



Here's what you need (Serves 1)

BUN:
1 cup frozen cauliflower florets
~3/4 cup almond flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
4 big pinches of salt (probably 1/8 tsp)
1 egg white (vegan option: 1 flax/chia egg)

1 portobello mushroom (ribs scraped off)
3 spinach leaves
1/2 avocado, mashed with salt
1 slice of tomato
dijon mustard

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Microwave your cauliflower florets for about 2 1/2 minutes, until cooked. Drain water, and then transfer to your food process. Process for about 20 seconds, until it resembles wet  rice. Put the riced cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel and wring out as much water as you can. (This is a really important step! You want it as dry as possible!)

Transfer your cauliflower to a mixing bowl and combine with the rest of the ingredients. Then, split the dough in half. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, form 2 "hockey pucks" out of the dough. It should be about 3 inches in diameter and about 1/2 - 3/4 inch thick. Bake for about 45 minutes, until completely golden brown.


Meanwhile, clean and put away your food processor. :) Prep the rest of your veggies. Slice the tomato into about 1/4 inch slices. Also, mash your avocado with about 1/4 tsp salt. Clean your portobello mushroom by scraping off the ribs with a spoon and brushing off any dirt with a damp paper towel. Also, brush the outside with a little bit of olive oil. On a hot grill pan, grill the portobello mushroom for about 5 minutes per side.

To assemble, layer:
Bun,


2 Tbsp Avocado Mash,


Spinach,


Portobello,



Tomato with Salt & Pepper,


Dijon Mustard,


Bun.

Serve with a glass of wine

and DIG IN!! (I highly suggest slicing it in half with a serrated knife for easier eating) :)



OH MY GOSH!! Where to even begin?! I know what you're all probably thinking: Can you actually pick it up like a bun?......and the answer is YES!!! It held together to the last bite! Nothing crumbled, it wasn't cake-y. It was perfectly nutty and chewy. And it had a bit of a crispy exterior that gave way to a soft and chewy center!


And then the burger itself exploded with flavor! There's something about a grilled portobello that is so .... meaty! It had the smokey flavor like it was right off the grill! I mean, check out those grill marks!!



And the avocado gave it such a buttery richness. Truth be told, it was a touch messy, but it was SO GOOD! I swear, avocado is like nature's mayonnaise!

The tomato was the perfect juicy accent, and then the dijon gave this pop of zing!



I cannot express how terrific this was. I will seriously remember this for a long time. I'm going to make this for my family over the Fourth of July! That's how good it is: everyone...even non-SCD/Gluten-Free/Vegans are going to flip out over these burgers.



Do yourself a favor: Make these burgers. I promise, you will be SO glad you did!

What do you like to do when it's stormy?

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27 comments:

  1. Oh. my. God! That looks and sounds spectacular! My mouth is seriously watering as I type. Holy! Well, you did it again, Caralyn...and how awesome for me, because, I was JUST the other day wishing I knew of a healthy version of a hamburger bun (we tried Udi's but find them lacking for some odd reason, not sure why (?)). But THIS bun sounds like a true winner to me. Can't wait to make this. Thanks Caralyn!

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    1. Thank you Dana! Oh good! I hope you enjoy it! It was such a treat! I'm glad you stopped by! Have a great week!

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  2. I absolutely just bookmarked this recipe. It is genius!! Thank you so much for sharing it. I cannot wait to try it :).

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    1. Thanks Hannah! I'm glad you're as excited about it as I am! Haha thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your week!

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  3. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Caralyn!!!!!! You are a genius! This was worth every minute of the way since your tease in the last post ;) What a beautiful meal. I agree, portobello burgers are seriously the perfect summer meal. They are so earthy and hearty and a cauliflower bun?! Count me in! I'm pinning this right now! Can't wait to try this!

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    1. Hahah thank you so much Sarah!! I know I felt a little guilty for the tease:) but I was just SO pumped to share this with you all! Thanks for stopping by! Have a fabulous week!

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  4. Yum! Can't wait to make this!

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  5. Wow! Can you make these with fresh cauliflower?

    If you use frozen cauliflower, but don't have a microwave, how do you suggest cooking?

    Did you try the vegan version? I have had trouble with vegan versions of cauliflower crust.

    Thanks!!!

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    1. Hi Mary! Thanks! Yes, you can use fresh cauliflower. I usually do, I just haven't found a good organic source. Just steam it until tender! And I have not personally tried the vegan version, but it should work:) if I have time I'll try it out later this week. Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week!

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    1. Haha thank you so much Richa! Thanks for stopping by! Have a great night!

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  7. Caralyn, That is one beautiful meal! Nicely done!

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    1. Thank you do much Kim! I appreciate that:) glad you stopped by! Enjoy your weekend!

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  8. Amazing Caralyn! I can't wait to try the vegan version of these!!

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    1. Thank you Gabby! This was a really fun meal to make AND eat! Haha I hope you have a fantastic weekend. Glad you stopped by:)

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  9. Wow! Great blog! Going to share this with my vegan friends!French Toast and Wine

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    1. Thank you so much Catherine! I appreciate that! Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Weekend!

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  10. I will have to try these. They look fab! Now you have me all craving burgers and stuff ;)

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    1. Haha thank you so much! Glad you stopped by! Have a great weekend!

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  11. How, how, how do you come up with these incredible ideas???

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    1. Haha thank you so much! You're kind to say that:) thanks for stopping by! I hope you're having a great weekend so far!

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  12. I am so, so excited to try the vegan version of these buns!! What a cool idea :)

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  13. Thanks gena! I hope you love it! Glad you stopped by! Have a wonderful week!

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  14. I saw this post on cleaneatsveggiegirls and I had to comment and say that this looks like the most amazing vegetarian burger I have seen in my life! I am definitely going to bookmark this recipe and make it soon!

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    1. Thank you so much Tara! this was one of my favorite meals:) I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

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  15. I just made these buns last night. They are incredibly delicious! I have a tough crowd and everyone loved them. Great site. Can't wait to make them again.

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