Zeytinli Burger

Zeytinli Burger is a delightful vegetarian Turkish burger that combines the rich flavors of olives, herbs, and spices, offering a savory experience in every bite. Served with fresh vegetables and a tangy yogurt sauce, this burger is perfect for a nutritious meal.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 200 grams (cooked)
• Black olives - 100 grams (pitted and chopped)
• Red onion - 50 grams (finely chopped)
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams (chopped)
• Garlic - 1 clove (minced)
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Bread crumbs - 50 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (for frying)
• Whole wheat buns - 2
• Tomato - 1 medium (sliced)
• Lettuce leaves - 2
• Yogurt - 100 grams (for sauce)
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, mash the cooked chickpeas with a fork until chunky.
2. Add the chopped black olives, red onion, parsley, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Form the mixture into two patties of equal size.
4. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
5. While the patties cook, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
6. Toast the whole wheat buns lightly on a separate pan or toaster.
7. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by the chickpea patty, sliced tomato, and a generous dollop of yogurt sauce.
8. Top with the other half of the bun and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• Contains healthy fats from olives and olive oil.

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