Keto İskender Burger

The Keto İskender Burger is a flavorful twist on the traditional Turkish dish, featuring juicy beef patties topped with a rich tomato sauce and served over a bed of cauliflower rice. This low-carb delight is perfect for those following a ketogenic diet while craving the savory tastes of Turkish cuisine.

Ingredients

• Ground beef - 300 grams
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cauliflower - 300 grams (riced)
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Crushed tomatoes - 200 grams
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Feta cheese - 50 grams (crumbled)
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Form into two patties.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
3. While the patties are cooking, rice the cauliflower by either grating it or using a food processor. Steam it for 5 minutes until tender.
4. In a separate pan, combine tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes over medium heat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Once the patties are cooked, place them on a plate over a bed of cauliflower rice. Pour the tomato sauce over the patties.
6. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which helps in muscle building and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

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