Mediterranean Burger Bowl
A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired bowl with juicy spiced burger patties, tzatziki, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta and olives served over couscous, quinoa or greens.
Ingredients
Burger Patties
- 1 lb ground beef 450 g, or lamb
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Bowl & Toppings
- 4 cups cooked couscous quinoa, or mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 medium cucumber diced
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives halved
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley or mint, chopped
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Quick Tzatziki
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber grated and excess water squeezed out
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the ground meat, chopped red onion, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Divide into 4 portions and form into patties about 3/4-inch thick.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side for medium, adjusting time to your preferred doneness. Transfer to a plate and let rest for a few minutes.
- Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), minced garlic, olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
- Divide cooked couscous, quinoa or greens among 4 bowls. Top each with a burger (whole or sliced), a spoonful of tzatziki, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion and crumbled feta. Garnish with chopped herbs and a lemon wedge.
- Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges and hot sauce or harissa if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter bowl, use ground turkey or a plant-based patty.
- Keep wet toppings separate for meal prep to avoid soggy grains.
- Patties can be shaped ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- To freeze uncooked patties, flash-freeze on a tray then store in a bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 34gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 680mgSugar: 6g
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