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High-Protein Greek Burger Recipe

Emily Carter
High-Protein Greek Burger Recipe features chickpea-quinoa patties with Mediterranean herbs, vegetables, and creamy vegan sauce.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

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: 420
Total 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.