Köfte Pide Burger

Köfte Pide Burger is a delightful fusion of traditional Turkish flavors and modern burger culture, featuring spiced meat patties nestled in soft pide bread. This healthy dish is packed with protein and fresh vegetables, making it a satisfying meal for any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Ground beef (lean) - 250 grams
• Ground lamb - 100 grams
• Onion (finely grated) - 1 medium
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin (ground) - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Pide bread (or flatbread) - 2 pieces
• Tomato (sliced) - 1 medium
• Cucumber (sliced) - 1 small
• Lettuce leaves - 4
• Yogurt (plain, for sauce) - 100 grams
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Form the mixture into 2 oval-shaped patties, about 1.5 cm thick.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and browned.
4. Meanwhile, mix the plain yogurt with lemon juice in a small bowl to make a simple yogurt sauce.
5. Warm the pide bread in the oven or on a skillet for a couple of minutes until soft.
6. To assemble, place a lettuce leaf on each pide bread, followed by a köfte patty, sliced tomato, and cucumber. Drizzle with the yogurt sauce.
7. Fold the pide bread around the filling and serve immediately with a side of fresh salad, if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

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

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