Huitlacoche Burger

The Huitlacoche Burger features a unique blend of earthy, smoky flavors from the corn truffles known as huitlacoche, paired with fresh vegetables and a zesty lime aioli. This burger is not only delicious but also a healthy twist on traditional Mexican flavors.

Ingredients

• Huitlacoche - 200 grams
• Ground turkey or chicken - 250 grams
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
• Red onion - 1/2 medium, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Greek yogurt - 2 tablespoons (for aioli)
• Chipotle powder - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey/chicken, huitlacoche, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each into a patty.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
4. While the patties are cooking, prepare the lime aioli by mixing Greek yogurt, lime juice, and chipotle powder in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and set aside.
5. Toast the whole wheat buns in a separate pan or oven until lightly browned.
6. Assemble the burgers by placing the patty on the bottom half of the bun. Top with sliced avocado, red onion, and chopped cilantro, then drizzle with lime aioli.
7. Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 36 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Huitlacoche is a good source of fiber and antioxidants.
• Using lean turkey or chicken reduces saturated fat intake, promoting heart health.

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