New Mexico Green Chile Burger

The New Mexico Green Chile Burger is a spicy and flavorful twist on the classic American burger, featuring succulent beef patties topped with roasted green chiles and a zesty avocado crema. This dish combines the rich flavors of New Mexican cuisine with the comfort of a traditional burger, making it a perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• ground beef (lean) - 300 grams
• green chiles (roasted and diced) - 100 grams
• cheddar cheese (shredded) - 50 grams
• whole wheat burger buns - 2
• avocado - 1 medium
• Greek yogurt - 2 tablespoons
• lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• cumin - 1 teaspoon
• salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• lettuce leaves - 2
• tomato (sliced) - 1 medium

Steps

1. Preheat the grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix the ground beef with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until just combined.
3. Form the mixture into two equal patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each.
4. Drizzle olive oil on the grill or pan, then cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
5. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with shredded cheddar cheese and allow it to melt.
6. While the burgers are cooking, prepare the avocado crema by blending avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
7. Toast the whole wheat burger buns on the grill or in the pan until golden brown.
8. Assemble the burgers by placing the lettuce on the bottom bun, followed by the cheese-topped patty, diced green chiles, tomato slices, and a generous dollop of avocado crema.
9. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 36 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 680 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein for muscle building and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from avocado that support heart health.

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