Here’s a Chaffle Burger Mediterranean Diet–style 🍔🧀🌿 — low-carb, protein-rich, and full of Mediterranean flavor! Instead of heavy bread, we’ll use light, cheesy “chaffle” buns made with wholesome ingredients like eggs, olive oil, and Mediterranean cheese.
🍔 Mediterranean Chaffle Burger
Ingredients
Makes 2 burgers
For the Chaffles (bun):
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella or feta cheese
- 1 tbsp almond flour (optional, for structure)
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of oregano or basil
For the Burger Patties:
- ½ lb (225 g) lean ground chicken, turkey, or beef
- 1 tbsp finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp olive oil for cooking
Toppings (Mediterranean-style):
- 2 tbsp hummus or tzatziki sauce
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced cucumber or arugula
- Crumbled feta or a slice of fresh mozzarella
- Optional: a few Kalamata olive slices
Instructions
- Make the Chaffles:
- Preheat a mini waffle maker or use a nonstick skillet.
- Whisk eggs, cheese, almond flour, olive oil, and herbs together.
- Pour half the mixture into the waffle maker and cook for 3–4 minutes, until golden and firm.
- Repeat for the second chaffle.
- Set aside to cool slightly (they’ll crisp as they cool).
- Prepare the Burger Patties:
- In a bowl, mix ground meat with onion, garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 2 patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble the Chaffle Burger:
- Spread hummus or tzatziki on one chaffle.
- Add the patty, tomato, cucumber, and cheese.
- Top with the second chaffle and gently press together.
- Serve:
- Enjoy warm with a side salad of mixed greens, drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice.
🌿 Mediterranean Diet Tips
- Use olive oil instead of butter for all cooking.
- Choose feta or mozzarella as your Mediterranean cheese.
- Add avocado, arugula, or grilled veggies for more healthy fats and fiber.
- For pescatarian option — use a grilled salmon patty instead of meat!
Would you like me to create a Mediterranean-style image of this Chaffle Burger — rustic or modern (for example, styled for a recipe post or cookbook)?
