Bocadillo de Carne

Bocadillo de Carne is a delicious low-carb Spanish burger that replaces traditional bread with grilled vegetables, offering a flavorful and satisfying meal. Packed with protein and vibrant flavors, this dish is perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• Ground beef - 300 grams
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced into 1 cm thick rounds
• Red bell pepper - 1, sliced
• Onion - 1 small, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Form the meat mixture into two burger patties.
4. Drizzle the sliced zucchini, red bell pepper, and onion with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
5. Grill the vegetable slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are tender and have grill marks.
6. In the same grill, cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
7. To assemble, place a burger patty on top of two slices of grilled zucchini, add grilled bell pepper and onion on top, and garnish with fresh parsley.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb Bocadillo de Carne.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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