Hamburguesa de Pimientos del Piquillo

Hamburguesa de Pimientos del Piquillo is a delightful Spanish-inspired keto burger featuring juicy beef patties topped with roasted piquillo peppers and creamy aioli. This low-carb dish is bursting with flavor and perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Ground beef - 300 grams
• Piquillo peppers - 100 grams (jarred, drained)
• Garlic - 1 clove (minced)
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 (beaten)
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons (chopped)
• Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 teaspoon
• Lettuce leaves - 4 (for serving)

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, beaten egg, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
2. Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
4. While the patties are cooking, prepare the aioli by mixing together mayonnaise and lemon juice in a small bowl.
5. Once the patties are cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
6. To assemble the burgers, place each patty on a lettuce leaf, top with roasted piquillo peppers, and drizzle with the aioli.
7. Fold the lettuce leaves around the filling and enjoy your Hamburguesa de Pimientos del Piquillo!

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 27 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.

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