Replacements for buns?

shorty35565
shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I've recently went gluten free due to the fact that I think I've developed an intolerance to it. I like to eat turkey burgers and I've used lettuce as a replacement for a bun, but it tastes to bland. Any other gluten free options?
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  • lyttlewon
    lyttlewon Posts: 1,118 Member
    Gluten free buns
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    Kale with hot sauce or lime pickle (the latter has a lot of salt, but tastes awesome with turkey).

    I really like the Smart and Delicious low carb, whole wheat tortillas. I saw today they have them gluten free. I actually think they taste better than regular tortillas.
  • maremare312
    maremare312 Posts: 1,143 Member
    Oopsie rolls!

    http://yourlighterside.com/gluten-free-low-carb-buns-aka-oopsie-rolls/
  • AmyFett
    AmyFett Posts: 1,607 Member
    tortillas or lettuce, don't try gluten free without your doctor's opinion. It's not good for EVERYONE.
  • Eve23
    Eve23 Posts: 2,352 Member
    Udi's does have gf hamburger buns. They are bit on the thick side so I generally slice them down a bit. If you are missing the bun it may work for you.
  • vfnmoody
    vfnmoody Posts: 271 Member
    sweet peppers. Cut the side off and use it
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
    Gluten free buns

    Problem is I cannot find those anywhere. Ordering things online get expensive because of shipping and such.
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
    tortillas or lettuce, don't try gluten free without your doctor's opinion. It's not good for EVERYONE.

    Already tried lettuce, too bland. What do u mean, it's not good for everyone?
  • anial
    anial Posts: 27 Member
    Wholegrain tortillas
  • lyttlewon
    lyttlewon Posts: 1,118 Member
    Gluten free buns

    Problem is I cannot find those anywhere. Ordering things online get expensive because of shipping and such.

    Do you cook? There are tons of recipes online for making your own.
  • dvisser1
    dvisser1 Posts: 788 Member
    I've got a couple friends who have developed gluten allergies, another friend and my mom both have Celiac's (autoimmune gluten intolerance).

    One friend told me she uses the Udi's gf bagels as hamburger buns since they stink as bagels. My mom does not like the Udi's brand breads and buns, but on a recent trip to visit me she picked up a loaf of Canyon Bakehouse gf bread and really liked it. You can google their website if you like, it has a store finder for local retailers. There are also a lot of other brands of premade breads, buns, pizza crusts, toaster waffles, etc. There are also mixes for making them at home yourself. You can find gf bread recipes, but it takes a large number of non-wheat flours to make a decent replica of wheat flour bread (soft, spongy but firm enough to be chewy texture that comes from gluten in wheat).

    Short of gf bread products you're looking at lettuce wraps or using other veggies in a similar fashion.
  • MrsBully4
    MrsBully4 Posts: 304 Member
    Try Schar brand, I believe their website allows you to find stores that sell Schar near you.

    http://www.schar.com/us/

    Edit: I love Udi's bagels so much more than regular bagels. Oh my god. I am crazy for those.
  • jesusHchris
    jesusHchris Posts: 1,405 Member

    Problem is I cannot find those anywhere. Ordering things online get expensive because of shipping and such.

    I got my Amazon prime account for $20. Free 2 days shipping on almost all items - I do a huge majority of my shopping that way.
  • TeeNico1191
    TeeNico1191 Posts: 15 Member
    Kale and Mustard greens gives a little kick to whatever you eat it with!
  • AmyFett
    AmyFett Posts: 1,607 Member
    It can cause more harm than good in all actuality. If you don't have an intolerance or a disease like celiac disease, then why go gluten free? People think that's it's just healthy and good for them, in reality it's not. Just my opinion. Cutting it off can actually lead you to have an intolerance if you pick it up again years later or whenever.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    tortillas or lettuce, don't try gluten free without your doctor's opinion. It's not good for EVERYONE.

    Already tried lettuce, too bland. What do u mean, it's not good for everyone?

    Gluten free is good for everyone. Some people are just in such denial. NO ONE needs grains. <sigh>
  • Blunderguff
    Blunderguff Posts: 34
    Use portabella mushrooms. Pick ones about the size of buns. Super yummy.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    Use portabella mushrooms. Pick ones about the size of buns. Super yummy.

    Yes, I was going to mention this, but got flustered with the other comment someone else had made.

    Grill them along side your other burgers.
  • shoomai1227
    shoomai1227 Posts: 83 Member
    http://www.rudisglutenfree.com/gluten-free-bread/products/
  • AmyFett
    AmyFett Posts: 1,607 Member
    Use portabella mushrooms. Pick ones about the size of buns. Super yummy.

    Yes, I was going to mention this, but got flustered with the other comment someone else had made.

    Grill them along side your other burgers.

    sorry for flustering you LOL. Like i said, my opinion. I never said you NEED anything either. I just know I won't go 'whatever' free unless i had to. I don't want to limit myself to I can have this, or I can't have that. There's no need.
  • shagybear33
    shagybear33 Posts: 272
    Try the Muffin in a Minute.

    3tbsp ground flaxseed meal (golden tastes the best)
    1/2 tsp baking powder
    1 tsp splenda
    1 tsp onion powder
    1 large egg
    1 tsp butter

    mix the dry ingredients in a cup or bowl. add the egg and butter. mix well, microwave for 1 minute or until spongy, but not too firm.

    I use a small bowl and then cut it in half and use the two slices for bread or buns etc :D
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
    It can cause more harm than good in all actuality. If you don't have an intolerance or a disease like celiac disease, then why go gluten free? People think that's it's just healthy and good for them, in reality it's not. Just my opinion. Cutting it off can actually lead you to have an intolerance if you pick it up again years later or whenever.

    IDK if I have an intolerance exactly, cuz I've not been diagnosed. But I had been getting pains in my right side and would feel pressure all over my stomach. I began to notice it happened after I ate bread. My friend has an intolerance and told me when she eats gluten it does the exact same thing to her. As soon as I stopped eating gluten, the episodes stopped.
    After being told some things out of wheat belly, I dont think it's good for you though.
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
    tortillas or lettuce, don't try gluten free without your doctor's opinion. It's not good for EVERYONE.

    Already tried lettuce, too bland. What do u mean, it's not good for everyone?

    Gluten free is good for everyone. Some people are just in such denial. NO ONE needs grains. <sigh>

    I still like brown rice & quinoa, but I agree about GF being good for everyone.
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
    Use portabella mushrooms. Pick ones about the size of buns. Super yummy.

    Yes, I was going to mention this, but got flustered with the other comment someone else had made.

    Grill them along side your other burgers.

    Genius guys!! I will most def try this!
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
    Use portabella mushrooms. Pick ones about the size of buns. Super yummy.

    Yes, I was going to mention this, but got flustered with the other comment someone else had made.

    Grill them along side your other burgers.

    sorry for flustering you LOL. Like i said, my opinion. I never said you NEED anything either. I just know I won't go 'whatever' free unless i had to. I don't want to limit myself to I can have this, or I can't have that. There's no need.

    I've cut things out of my diet or severely limited other things. It's all ab being healthy imo.
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
    Gluten free buns

    Problem is I cannot find those anywhere. Ordering things online get expensive because of shipping and such.

    Do you cook? There are tons of recipes online for making your own.

    I do cook but I'm trying to look for an alt to bread like things, u kno? I feel like I spend a lot of time in the kitchen already lol I like easy especially since goin back to school.
  • Blunderguff
    Blunderguff Posts: 34
    sweet peppers. Cut the side off and use it


    This sounds really good. I have always used portabellas for my buns. Never thought of using a sweet bell pepper.
  • dovek11
    dovek11 Posts: 94 Member
    Another vote here for whipping up a batch of oopsie rolls. Do a google search and you will find step by step instructions, with many beautiful pictures of how nice they are. Very easy and simple to make, but only if you can tolerate dairy.
  • spngebobmyhero
    spngebobmyhero Posts: 823 Member
    bacon

    I usually just don't use a bun. I just use a fork and knife. I find lettuce to be in my way and gluten free buns taste a lot like sponges. Just enjoy your burger as nature intended :)
  • GottaGetSlimAndSexy
    GottaGetSlimAndSexy Posts: 60
    I've recently went gluten free due to the fact that I think I've developed an intolerance to it. I like to eat turkey burgers and I've used lettuce as a replacement for a bun, but it tastes to bland. Any other gluten free options?
    Try an English Muffin

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