Kabak Burger

Kabak Burger is a delightful Turkish vegetarian burger made from zucchini, herbs, and spices, offering a fresh and flavorful twist on traditional burgers. Perfectly grilled and served with a tangy yogurt sauce, it's a satisfying meal for any vegetarian enthusiast.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 300 grams
• Chickpeas - 100 grams (cooked)
• Breadcrumbs - 50 grams
• Feta cheese - 50 grams (crumbled)
• Egg - 1 large
• Garlic - 1 clove (minced)
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons (chopped)
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (for frying)
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Lettuce leaves - 2
• Tomato - 1 (sliced)
• Cucumber - 1/2 (sliced)
• Yogurt - 100 grams (for sauce)
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, cooked chickpeas (mashed), breadcrumbs, crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
3. Crack in the egg and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
4. Form the mixture into 2 patties.
5. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown.
6. While the patties are cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
7. Toast the whole wheat burger buns lightly on a pan or grill.
8. Assemble the burgers by placing the lettuce on the bottom bun, adding the zucchini patty, and topping it with tomato and cucumber slices.
9. Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the top and cover with the top bun. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from zucchini and herbs.
• High in protein and fiber from chickpeas, promoting digestive health.

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