Albóndiga Burger

The Albóndiga Burger is a delightful low-carb twist on the classic Spanish meatball, featuring juicy beef patties infused with traditional spices and herbs, served with a fresh, zesty tomato salsa. This dish brings the vibrant flavors of Spain to your table while keeping it healthy and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Ground beef - 300 grams
• Almond flour - 30 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley - 15 grams, chopped
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Cilantro - 10 grams, chopped
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Avocado - 1 small, sliced

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, almond flour, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Form the mixture into two patties, ensuring they are evenly shaped.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through.
4. While the patties are cooking, prepare the salsa by combining the diced tomato, finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.
5. Once the patties are cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for a minute.
6. To assemble, place each patty on a plate, top with the fresh salsa, and serve with sliced avocado on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 32 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, supporting heart health.

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