Welcome to the flavorful realm of Mediterranean burgers, where exotic spices, fresh ingredients, and tantalizing herbs blend together to create a symphony of taste. As you embark on this culinary journey, we'll guide you through the vibrant streets of the Mediterranean, exploring the unique flavors that define this region's cuisine. From the sun-kissed shores of Greece to the bustling souks of Morocco, we'll uncover the secrets behind the perfect Mediterranean burger, a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of this diverse and captivating region.
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MEDITERRANEAN LAMB BURGERS
These burgers are juicy and full of flavor. Even people who don't really like lamb have enjoyed these burgers. You can double the recipe and freeze half of the patties in wax paper to eat at a later time. Fine to place on the grill frozen (just add to the cooking time).
Provided by HerbanSpoons
Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes Lamb
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Mix the ground lamb, ground beef, mint, ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined. Divide evenly into four portions and shape in to large patties. Set aside. Mix Greek yogurt, lemon zest, 1 clove garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
- Cook the lamb and beef patties on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place the slices of onion and green tomato on the grill. Cook until lightly charred, about 1 minute on each side.
- Spread yogurt sauce over the sliced ciabatta rolls. Assemble each burger by placing the patty on the the roll, and dividing the feta cheese slices over the patties. Top with a slice of grilled tomato, grilled onion, and 2 leaves of arugula, followed by the top half of the roll.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 808 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 187.3 mg, Fat 47.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 2031.1 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
MEDITERRANEAN BURGERS WITH FETA CHEESE
Make and share this Mediterranean Burgers With Feta Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Cheese
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To make the burgers, combine the ground beef, egg, dried basil and oregano, breadcrumbs, ketchup, garlic, onion and feta in a large bowl and shape into 4 burger patties.
- Grill or sauté in a pan lightly coated with cooking spray. Cook on 1 side for 7 minutes, then turn over and cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until beef is done.
- Combine all the sauce ingredients in a food processor and purée until smooth.
- Serve the burgers with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.2, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 144.7, Sodium 520.8, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 31.6
MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY BURGERS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the yogurt, feta, cucumber, mint, half of the garlic, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Combine the turkey, the remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then add the patties and cook until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Spread the yogurt sauce on the buns. Sandwich with the burgers; top with lettuce and tomato. Serve with potato chips.
MEDITERRANEAN BURGERS
A meal all the family will thoroughly enjoy "young and old"
Provided by jplapat
Time 45m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Finely chop the onion, and coursley grate the courgette and garlic into a large bowl, add the mince, oregano, basil,tomato puree, balsamic vinegar, grate in the Parmesan and season well with black pepper and a little salt.
- Mix all the ingredients together well by hand the make six good size burgers from the mixture.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the burgers for 12 minutes turning half way through.
- Slice the tomato into medium slices and drain the roasted peppers of excess oil and chop into large chunks.
- Whist the burgers are cooking slice the ciabatta rolls in half and grill until slightly browned, serve the burgers on the buns with a tsp off mayonnaise, a good handfull of rocket and a slice off beefy tomato and a tbsp of chopped roasted pepper. Serve with home made chunky chips.
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA BURGERS
Chickpeas and bulgur add a nutty flavor and extra protein to ground beef (and makes the meal more cost-effective) in these Mediterranean-inspired burgers.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mash feta with the back of a fork until smooth. Stir in yogurt and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In small heatproof bowl, combine bulgur and 1/2 cup boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse chickpeas until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl and add beef and mint. Drain bulgur and add to chickpea mixture. With your hands, mix until mixture is evenly combined and holds together when pressed into a ball. Divide into four 1-inch-thick patties and season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Add patties and cook until browned and crispy on the outside and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once. Serve on buns with sliced cucumber, tomato, and feta-yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 29 g
MEDITERRANEAN BURGER
Friday Night is Pizza or Burger night in our house so I'm always on the look out for new burger & pizza recipes. This was found on Recipes +, can't wait to try it!
Provided by Mandy
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil; cook capsicum and onion for 8-10 minutes or until soft and golden, stir in passata, season with salt and pepper. Cook stirring for 1 minute. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Preheat an oiled BBQ.
- Remove casings from sausages and place sausage mince in a mixing bowl, add basil and parmesan; mix well to combine.
- Shape mixture into 4 patties, cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until done.
- Place spinach on base of rolls, top with patties, then capsicum mixture and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your burger.
- Don't overmix the meat. Overmixing can make the burger tough.
- Season the meat well. Use a variety of spices to give the burger flavor.
- Cook the burger over medium heat. This will help to prevent the burger from drying out.
- Don't flip the burger too often. Flipping the burger too often can make it dry out.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the burger. The burger is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the burger rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the burger.
Conclusion:
The Mediterranean burger is a delicious and healthy alternative to the traditional hamburger. It is made with lean ground beef, grilled vegetables, and feta cheese. The burger is then topped with a creamy tzatziki sauce. The Mediterranean burger is a great option for a summer cookout or a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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