Grilled Tex-Mex Veggie Burgers

Vegetarian
Health score
8%
Grilled Tex-Mex Veggie Burgers
25 min.
2
55kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your meal routine with a delicious and healthy option? Look no further than these Grilled Tex-Mex Veggie Burgers! Perfect for vegetarians and anyone looking to enjoy a lighter meal, these burgers are bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying dish that serves two, making it ideal for a cozy dinner or a fun snack with a friend.

Imagine biting into a warm, whole wheat pita pocket filled with a savory blend of grilled vegetable burgers, crisp-tender corn, and vibrant red bell peppers, all topped off with a dollop of creamy reduced-fat sour cream. The combination of chili powder and ground cumin adds a delightful kick, transporting your taste buds straight to the heart of Tex-Mex cuisine.

Not only are these burgers a feast for the senses, but they also come in at a mere 55 calories per serving, making them a guilt-free indulgence. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer, a starter, or a light meal, these Grilled Tex-Mex Veggie Burgers are sure to impress. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy a flavorful, nutritious dish that will leave you craving more!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon chili powder 
  • tablespoon apple cider vinegar 
  • 0.5 cup corn whole frozen (from 12 oz bag)
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • tablespoons cream sour reduced-fat
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper red finely chopped
  •  savory vegetable frozen
  • 6-inch day old pita bread whole wheat cut in half to form pockets ()

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 1-quart saucepan, mix corn, bell pepper, vinegar, chili powder and cumin.
  2. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  3. Cover and grill burgers over medium heat 8 to 12 minutes, turning once, until heated through.
  4. Cut burgers in half.
  5. Place each burger half in pita bread pocket. Top with corn mixture and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories55kcal
Protein11.66%
Fat31.8%
Carbs56.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
61
Glycemic Load
0.31
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
3.947391293619%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:54.92kcal
2.75%
Fat:1.95g
3%
Saturated Fat:0.9g
5.6%
Carbohydrates:7.8g
2.6%
Net Carbohydrates:7.21g
2.62%
Sugar:0.89g
0.99%
Cholesterol:4.2mg
1.4%
Sodium:81.19mg
3.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.61g
3.22%
Vitamin C:24.7mg
29.94%
Vitamin A:749IU
14.98%
Folate:21.49µg
5.37%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.44%
Potassium:124.64mg
3.56%
Phosphorus:33.1mg
3.31%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.3%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.91%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.79%
Magnesium:9.69mg
2.42%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.37%
Fiber:0.59g
2.37%
Calcium:21.89mg
2.19%
Iron:0.35mg
1.96%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.77%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.67%
Selenium:0.9µg
1.29%
Copper:0.02mg
1.24%
Vitamin K:1.26µg
1.2%