Enginar Burger

The Enginar Burger is a delightful vegetarian Turkish dish that features a flavorful artichoke patty, packed with herbs and spices, served in a toasted bun. This unique burger is not only delicious but also a healthy alternative to the traditional meat burger.

Ingredients

• Artichoke hearts - 200 grams (canned or cooked)
• Cooked quinoa - 100 grams
• Breadcrumbs - 50 grams
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Burger buns - 2
• Lettuce leaves - 2
• Tomato slices - 1 small, for garnish
• Cucumber slices - 1 small, for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the artichoke hearts, cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, turmeric, and cumin.
3. Mash the mixture with a fork until well combined but still slightly chunky.
4. Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties.
5. Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the burger buns by toasting them lightly on a skillet or in the oven.
7. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by the baked artichoke patty, tomato slices, and cucumber slices.
8. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber which aids digestion.
• Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties from artichokes and herbs.

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