Grilled Havarti Burgers in Pitas

Health score
7%
Grilled Havarti Burgers in Pitas
30 min.
4
460kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your burger game? These Grilled Havarti Burgers in Pitas are not just your average burgers; they are a delightful fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. Perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner, this recipe combines the rich creaminess of Havarti cheese with the freshness of garden vegetables, all wrapped in warm, fluffy pita bread.

In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a meal that’s not only delicious but also packed with protein and flavor. The lean ground beef is seasoned to perfection with Italian herbs and spices, ensuring every bite is bursting with taste. The addition of a refreshing tomato and cucumber salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette adds a zesty crunch that perfectly complements the savory patties.

Whether you’re firing up the grill for a weekend barbecue or looking for a quick weeknight dinner solution, these burgers are sure to become a family favorite. The combination of grilled patties topped with melted Havarti cheese and fresh veggies in a pita creates a unique and satisfying dining experience. So grab your grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in a burger that’s anything but ordinary!

Ingredients

  • medium tomatoes sliced
  • 0.5 medium cucumber thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinaigrette 
  • lb ground beef 80% lean (at least )
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped (1 medium)
  • 0.5 teaspoon seasoning dried italian
  • 0.5 teaspoon highest available proof grain spirit 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • oz havarti cheese thin
  • 8-inch wholewheat pita breads halved () (pocket)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In shallow bowl, mix tomato, cucumber and vinaigrette.
  2. Let stand while preparing patties.
  3. In medium bowl, combine ground beef, onion, Italian seasoning, garlic-pepper blend and salt; mix well. Shape mixture into 4 oblong patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
  4. When grill is heated, place patties on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cover grill; cook 11 to 13 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F., turning once. During last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time, place cheese on patties; cook until melted.
  5. Place cheese-topped patties in pita bread halves. Spoon tomato-cucumber mixture into bread halves with patties.

Nutrition Facts

Calories460kcal
Protein23.94%
Fat70.92%
Carbs5.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.5
Glycemic Load
1.28
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
15.113478256309%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
4.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:459.66kcal
22.98%
Fat:35.83g
55.12%
Saturated Fat:14.12g
88.27%
Carbohydrates:5.84g
1.95%
Net Carbohydrates:4.8g
1.75%
Sugar:2.52g
2.8%
Cholesterol:105.46mg
35.15%
Sodium:719.08mg
31.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.21g
54.43%
Vitamin B12:2.82µg
46.97%
Zinc:6.05mg
40.34%
Phosphorus:351.4mg
35.14%
Selenium:19.57µg
27.96%
Vitamin B3:5.1mg
25.5%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
22.92%
Calcium:209.89mg
20.99%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.61%
Iron:2.54mg
14.11%
Potassium:467.89mg
13.37%
Vitamin A:503.82IU
10.08%
Folate:38.18µg
9.54%
Magnesium:37.2mg
9.3%
Vitamin C:6.64mg
8.05%
Vitamin B5:0.79mg
7.89%
Vitamin K:7.93µg
7.55%
Copper:0.14mg
7.16%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.55%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.25%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.91%
Fiber:1.04g
4.16%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.26%