Healthy Protein-rich burger

 

Ingredients

8 ounces/ 250 gm baby gold potatoes, halved or quartered if large

 

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided

 

¾ tsp pepper pdr divided

 

¼ tsp smoked paprika

 

¼ tsp salt, divided

 

4 tbsp whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt/ hung curd

 

1 tbsp ketchup

 

1 tbsp mayonnaise

 

3 tbsp dill pickle slices, divided, plus 1½ teaspoons brine from jar

 

1 medium clove garlic, grated (½ tsp)

 

*8 ounces/ 250 gm lean ground beef OR mushroom and paneer/ white beans/ Soya granules- soak in hot water as directed, then wash well, squeeze it out, mash with your hands, adding some paneer, form patties,

 

2 slices sharp Cheddar cheese

 

4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce

 

⅔ cup halved cherry tomatoes

 

¼ cup thinly sliced red onion

 

Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

 

PREPARATIONS 

Preheat oven to 450°F. Place halved (or quartered) potatoes in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil, ½ teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; toss to coat. Spread onto a large rimmed baking sheet, cut-sides down. (Reserve the bowl). Roast until golden brown and tender, tossing once halfway through, about 20 minutes. Return to the bowl; sprinkle with ⅛ teaspoon salt and toss to coat. 

Meanwhile, whisk 4 tablespoons yogurt, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1½ teaspoons pickle brine and the grated garlic together in a small bowl. Finely chop 1 tablespoon pickles; stir into the yogurt mixture. 

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Form 8 ounces ground beef into 2 (½-inch-thick) patties; season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until no longer pink in the center, about 2 more minutes. Top each patty with 1 cheese slice; cover pan. Remove from heat and let stand until the cheese has melted, about 1 minute. 

Divide 4 cups lettuce, ⅔ cup tomatoes, ¼ cup onion, the roasted potatoes and the remaining 2 tablespoons pickle slices between 2 bowls. Top each bowl with a cheeseburger patty and drizzle with the reserved yogurt mixture. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired. 

*Note- If you want to use white beans, boil it, mash it well, add paneer and season it as per your choice. I prefer this or using soya granules to make the patties, healthy.

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