High-Protein Greek Burger Recipe
High-Protein Greek Burger Recipe brings Mediterranean confidence, because olives and herbs solve problems better than overthinking dinner again.
This vegan High-Protein Greek Burger Recipe replaces meat using chickpeas and quinoa, delivering bold flavor without unnecessary drama.
High-Protein Greek Burger Recipe tastes fresh, herby, and satisfying, perfect for pretending your kitchen overlooks the Aegean Sea.
High-Protein Greek Burger Recipe
High-Protein Greek Burger Recipe features chickpea-quinoa patties with Mediterranean herbs, vegetables, and creamy vegan sauce.
Ingredients
- Chickpeas — 2 cups drained
- Cooked quinoa — 1 cup
- Breadcrumbs — ½ cup
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
- Garlic — 2 cloves minced
- Lemon juice — 1 tablespoon
- Dried oregano — 1 teaspoon
- Salt — ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper — ¼ teaspoon
- Burger buns — 4
- Cucumber — 1 cup sliced
- Tomato — 1 large sliced
- Vegan tzatziki — ½ cup
Instructions
- Place chickpeas (2 cups) in a mixing bowl.
- Mash until slightly textured.
- Add quinoa (1 cup) and breadcrumbs (½ cup).
- Stir in garlic (2 cloves) and lemon juice (1 tablespoon).
- Add oregano (1 teaspoon), salt, and black pepper.
- Form mixture into 4 patties.
- Heat olive oil (2 tablespoons) in a skillet.
- Cook patties 6–7 minutes per side.
- Assemble burgers with buns, cucumber, tomato, and vegan tzatziki.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 420Total Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Fiber: 11 g
Protein: 21 g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Iron: 22%Folate: 28%
Magnesium: 18%
Potassium: 15%
Vitamin C: 12%
Any additional notes/tips to enhance the flavor for the recipe
- Toast buns lightly before serving.
- Add sliced olives for authenticity.
- Sprinkle fresh dill.
- Serve with extra tzatziki.
- Add roasted red peppers.
