Tuna and Cherry Tomato Burger
Low Carb Sandwich with tuna burger, cherry tomatoes, and sprouts
A fresh, high-protein, and low-carb sandwich, designed for a quick yet complete lunch break.
The Low Carb hamburger bun is toasted on a griddle and filled with a tuna burger, fresh cherry tomatoes, sprouts, and a small amount of homemade mayonnaise. The result is a soft, flavorful, and well-balanced sandwich with a creamy center and a fresh note from the vegetables.
Preparation time
Total time: approx. 18 minutes
Preparation: 8 minutes
Cooking tuna burger: 6-7 minutes
Toasting bun: 2-3 minutes
Final assembly: 2 minutes
Ingredients
For 1 sandwich
For the tuna burger
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Canned tuna in water, well-drained | 40 g |
| Low Carb sandwich bread, crustless and blended | 20 g |
| Egg | 25 g, about half an egg |
| Fresh spring onion, finely chopped | 25 g |
| Rustic mustard | 5 g |
| Fresh parsley, chopped | 3 g |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 8 g |
| Fine salt | to taste |
| Black pepper | to taste |
To assemble the sandwich
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Low Carb hamburger bun | 1, approx. 80 g |
| Pachino cherry tomatoes | 50 g |
| Fresh sprouts | 20 g |
| Homemade mayonnaise | 10 g |
Preparation
1. Prepare the tuna mixtureBlend the crustless Low Carb sandwich bread until you get fine crumbs. In a bowl, combine the well-drained tuna, bread crumbs, chopped spring onion, parsley, egg, and rustic mustard. Add a little salt and black pepper, then mix until the mixture is homogeneous and moldable. If the mixture is too soft, let it rest in the refrigerator for 5 minutes before forming the burger. 2. Form and cook the tuna burgerWith slightly damp hands, form a compact burger, roughly the size of the bun. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick pan. Cook the tuna burger over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, turning it gently. The burger should be golden on the outside and firm, but not dry. |
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3. Prepare the fresh ingredients
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half or into thin slices.
In a small bowl, toss the sprouts with the homemade mayonnaise, mixing gently.
Do not use too much mayonnaise: it should bind the sprouts, not mask the flavor of the tuna.
4. Heat the bun
Cut the Low Carb hamburger bun in half.
Toast it on a hot griddle or in a non-stick pan for 2-3 minutes, with the cut side facing down.
This step is important because it makes the bun more fragrant and improves the structure of the filling.
5. Assemble the sandwich
Place the cherry tomatoes on the base of the bun.
Add the warm tuna burger.
Top with the sprouts mixed with mayonnaise.
Close with the top of the bun and serve immediately.
Serving suggestion
This sandwich is best served warm, with the hot burger and fresh vegetables.
For a bolder flavor, you can add a little grated lemon zest to the tuna mixture or a pinch of sweet paprika to the mayonnaise.
Average nutritional values
For 1 complete sandwich of approx. 260 g
| Nutritional value | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Energy | 233kCal |
| Fats | 14.87g |
| of which saturated fatty acids | 2.64g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.53g |
| of which sugars | 2.77g |
| Fiber | 17.41g |
| Proteins | 11.83 |
| Salt | 0.67 |
The nutritional values are estimated based on the raw materials used. For a precise assessment, always refer to the labels of the individual ingredients.
Why it works
The tuna burger makes the sandwich more protein-rich and flavorful, while the blended Low Carb sandwich bread helps give structure to the mixture without resorting to traditional breadcrumbs.
The Low Carb hamburger bun allows you to assemble a complete sandwich while keeping the carbohydrate content low, while cherry tomatoes and sprouts add freshness and contrast.