Burger de Merguez

Burger de Merguez is a flavorful and spicy North African-inspired burger made with merguez sausage, served on a whole-grain bun with fresh veggies. This dish combines bold spices with wholesome ingredients for a healthy yet indulgent meal.

Ingredients

• Merguez sausage - 200 grams
• Whole-grain burger buns - 2 pieces
• Zucchini - 100 grams, thinly sliced
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Romaine lettuce - 2 leaves
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat.
2. In a bowl, mix the merguez sausage with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Form the sausage mixture into two patties.
4. Grill the patties for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
5. While the patties are cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
6. Add the zucchini and red onion, sautéing for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
7. Toast the whole-grain burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
8. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on each bun, followed by a sausage patty, sautéed vegetables, and sliced tomato.
9. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 22 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the merguez sausage, supporting muscle health.
• Contains fiber from whole-grain buns and vegetables, promoting digestive health.

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