Gluten-Free Bison Burgers with Crispy Sweet Potatoes
Thyme-scented bison patties tuck into crunchy lettuce with deeply browned onions in a tangy pan sauce, alongside crisp-edged sweet potato wedges.
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Ingredients
- 400 g ground bison, 15–20% fat
- ¾ tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, leaves picked
- 1 tbsp gluten-free coconut aminos
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 romaine lettuce, large leaves, for wrapping
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 400 g sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
- ¼ tsp fine salt, for sweet potatoes
Method
- Heat oven to 425°F; toss sweet potatoes with olive oil and salt.
- Roast wedges until browned at the edges and tender inside.25 min timer
- Brown onions in a skillet until deeply golden and soft.12 min timer
- Shape salted bison into patties and sear until deeply browned.
- Cook patties to 165°F, then rest briefly; crisp the wedges if needed.10 min timer
- Stir aminos and vinegar into onions until reduced and coating; serve with lettuce and cucumber.2 min timer
Why it works
- 65 and over: Soft browned onions, thin cucumber slices and sweet potato wedges make a familiar plate.
- Celiac disease: Fresh ingredients and gluten-free coconut aminos keep the burgers free of gluten.
- Type 2 diabetes: Bison, lettuce and sweet potato provide protein and vegetables without added sugar.
- Wheat allergy: Lettuce wraps and gluten-free coconut aminos keep wheat out of the meal.
- Gluten-free: Lettuce wraps and gluten-free coconut aminos replace wheat buns and sauces.
- Anti-inflammatory: Olive oil, thyme, lettuce, onion and sweet potato round out the bison.
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): Bison, olive oil, thyme, lettuce, onion and sweet potato make a grain-, dairy-, egg- and nightshade-free burger plate.
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