Burguer de Queso
Burguer de Queso is a delicious Mexican-style burger that combines high-protein ingredients with a burst of flavor, making it a satisfying and energizing meal. Topped with melted cheese and fresh toppings, this dish is perfect for those looking to indulge without compromising on nutrition.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Ground turkey - 300 grams
- Black beans - 150 grams (cooked and mashed)
- Queso Oaxaca - 100 grams (shredded)
- Cilantro - 2 tablespoons (chopped)
- Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper - ½ teaspoon
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Whole wheat burger buns - 2
- Avocado - 1 (sliced)
- Tomato - 1 (sliced)
- Lettuce leaves - 2
Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, mashed black beans, shredded queso Oaxaca, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and golden brown.
- While the patties are cooking, toast the whole wheat burger buns in a separate pan until lightly golden.
- Once the patties are done, assemble the burgers by placing each patty on a toasted bun. Top with sliced avocado, tomato, and lettuce leaves.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Burguer de Queso!
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35 g
- Carbs: 35 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Water: 0.3 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein from turkey and black beans, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Rich in fiber from whole wheat buns and black beans, promoting digestive health.
Tags
MexicanHigh ProteinBurger