Köfte with Pickles

Köfte with Pickles is a delightful Turkish burger that combines spiced ground meat with tangy pickles, creating a delicious contrast of flavors. This dish is perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal, bringing authentic Turkish street food to your home.

Ingredients

• Ground beef - 300 grams
• Breadcrumbs - 50 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Kosher pickles - 100 grams, sliced
• Pita bread - 2 pieces
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Lettuce - 2 leaves

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the köfte patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through.
4. While the patties are cooking, prepare the pita bread by warming them slightly in a dry skillet or microwave.
5. Assemble the köfte by placing a cooked patty in each pita, adding sliced tomatoes, lettuce, and a generous amount of sliced pickles.
6. Serve immediately, enjoying the köfte with the fresh vegetables and tangy pickles.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and protein-rich beef.

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