Olive and Feta Burger

The Olive and Feta Burger is a delightful vegetarian dish that combines the briny flavors of olives and the creaminess of feta cheese, delivering a taste of Greece in every bite. Topped with fresh vegetables and a tangy yogurt sauce, it’s a satisfying meal that’s both hearty and refreshing.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 1 cup (cooked)
• Feta cheese - 100 grams (crumbled)
• Black olives - 1/2 cup (pitted and chopped)
• Red onion - 1/4 cup (finely chopped)
• Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup (chopped)
• Breadcrumbs - 1/2 cup
• Egg - 1 large
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Burger buns - 2
• Tomato - 1 medium (sliced)
• Cucumber - 1/2 (sliced)
• Greek yogurt - 1/4 cup
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until slightly chunky.
2. Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped olives, red onion, minced garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and cumin to the bowl. Mix until combined.
3. Form the mixture into two equal patties, about 1 inch thick.
4. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
5. While the patties are cooking, mix the Greek yogurt with lemon juice in a small bowl to create a simple sauce.
6. To assemble the burgers, place each patty on a bun, top with tomato and cucumber slices, and drizzle with the yogurt sauce.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your Olive and Feta Burger!

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from chickpeas and feta cheese.
• Rich in healthy fats from olives and olive oil.
• Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties from fresh vegetables and herbs.

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