Zucchini Carrot Patties with Bacon

These gluten-free, paleo patties are a savory infusion of zucchini, carrots, bacon, and egg - a healthier take on a juicy burger patty!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 23 mins
• Total Time: 53 mins
• Calories: 355 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 carrot, grated
• 3 slices bacon
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• salt, or to taste
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 1 zucchini, grated

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sprinkle zucchini and carrot with salt and drain in a colander.

Step 2

Place bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces.

Step 3

Cook and stir onions in the same skillet over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Rinse zucchini and carrot; remove excess liquid by squeezing through cheese cloth or paper towels.

Step 5

Place zucchini, carrot, bacon, egg, onion, almond flour, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Mix evenly. Form a 1/2-inch thick patty using 1/4 cup of the mixture. Repeat with remaining patty mix.

Step 6

Heat coconut oil over medium-high heat and cook patties until browned, about 4 minutes per side.