Biberli Köfte Burger

Biberli Köfte Burger is a delightful Turkish-inspired burger that combines spiced ground meat with roasted red peppers, offering a juicy and flavorful bite. This healthy dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue.

Ingredients

• Ground beef (lean) - 250 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, roasted and diced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Greek yogurt - 4 tablespoons (for topping)
• Lettuce - 2 leaves
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, roasted red pepper, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
4. Brush the patties lightly with olive oil.
5. Cook the patties on the grill or skillet for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
6. While the patties are cooking, toast the whole wheat burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
7. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a cooked patty, a slice of tomato, and a generous dollop of Greek yogurt.
8. Top with the other half of the bun, serve immediately, and enjoy your Biberli Köfte Burger!

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and nutrients from vegetables.

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