Izgara Köfte

Izgara Köfte is a flavorful and healthy Turkish burger made from lean minced meat, seasoned with aromatic spices, and grilled to perfection. This dish is not only delicious but also packed with protein and essential nutrients.

Ingredients

• Lean ground beef - 250 grams
• Onion - 1 small, finely grated
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon (for grilling)
• Whole wheat pita bread - 2 pieces
• Tomato - 1, sliced
• Cucumber - 1/2, sliced
• Lettuce - 2 leaves

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
2. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 1.5 cm thick.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil.
4. Grill the köfte patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.
5. While the köfte is grilling, warm the whole wheat pita bread on the grill for a minute on each side.
6. To serve, place each köfte patty inside a pita, and top with slices of tomato, cucumber, and lettuce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

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