Cola-Glazed Pickle Burger Buns recipe
Soft bread is filled with a tangy, sticky cola glaze, chopped pickles and a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It is a playful savoury-sweet snack with plenty of crunch and zing.
20 min · Easy · Fusion Jump to method
Ingredients
- 200ml Cola
- 40g jarred pickles
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 4 slices Bread
- 1 pinch salt
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 307 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40.5 g |
| Fat | 14.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g |
| Fibre | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 16.8 g |
| Sodium | 560 mg |
Why this works
A sweet-savoury, energy-dense condiment-style recipe that is relatively high in sugar and sodium, with modest fat from mayonnaise and limited fibre or protein.
Sodium from pickles and added salt. Jarred pickles and the pinch of salt contribute to the sodium load, which may be notable for those watching blood pressure or overall salt intake.
Polyphenols from balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar adds a small amount of antioxidant compounds, though the overall nutritional impact is limited by the modest quantity used.
Low micronutrient density. With cola, bread and mayonnaise as the main components, this recipe provides limited vitamins, minerals and fibre compared with whole-food toppings.
Method
- Finely chop the jarred pickles and mix with mayonnaise in a bowl.
- Pour the cola and balsamic vinegar into a small pan and simmer for 8-10 minutes until syrupy.
- Toast the bread lightly, then brush or drizzle with the cola glaze.
- Spread the pickle mayonnaise over the bread and sandwich together or serve open-faced.
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