Köfte Pilav Burger

Köfte Pilav Burger combines the rich flavors of Turkish köfte meatballs with fragrant rice, all nestled in a gluten-free bun. This dish offers a satisfying fusion of textures and tastes that will delight your palate.

Ingredients

• Ground beef (or lamb) - 250 grams
• Onion, finely chopped - 1 medium
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Gluten-free breadcrumbs - 50 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cooked rice - 150 grams
• Gluten-free burger buns - 2 pieces
• Tomato, sliced - 1 medium
• Lettuce leaves - a few
• Yogurt sauce (yogurt, garlic, lemon juice) - for serving

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef (or lamb), chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, egg, and gluten-free breadcrumbs. Mix well until combined.
2. Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties and set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and browned.
4. While the patties are cooking, prepare the rice as per package instructions if not already cooked. Fluff the rice and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and lightly toast the gluten-free burger buns for about 1-2 minutes until golden.
6. To assemble, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a köfte patty, a generous scoop of cooked rice, and a slice of tomato.
7. Drizzle some yogurt sauce over the top, then cap with the top half of the bun. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 540 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein to support muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and lean meat for heart health.

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