Burguer de Acelga

Burguer de Acelga is a delicious and nutritious Brazilian burger made with Swiss chard, offering a unique twist on traditional burgers. Packed with flavor and health benefits, this dish is perfect for those following a Paleo diet.

Ingredients

• Swiss chard - 200 grams, chopped
• Ground beef - 250 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Egg - 1 large
• Almond flour - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the chopped Swiss chard to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, sautéed chard mixture, egg, almond flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
4. Form the mixture into 2 patties of equal size.
5. In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if necessary and heat over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
6. Once cooked, remove from heat and let the burgers rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from Swiss chard, promoting overall health.

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