Mexican Smash Burger
Mexican cuisine conveniently transformed into a fun, hearty and healthy meal. This dish can be adapted to what you have available and to your liking. It can be tweaked to suit all ages and even impress guests. Everything can be prepared in advance and compiled when needed. Who said healthy food is boring? The perfect example of how freshness can be packed into a perfectly satisfying meal. Give it a go, you will love it!
Ingredients
Patty
- 250 g lean minced beef
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Tomato Salsa
- 2 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 sprig of fresh coriander, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp sriracha sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp Liviana® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and pepper
Pineapple Salsa
- ¼ cup pineapple, diced (0.5 cm cubes)
- 1 sprig of fresh mint, finely chopped
Toppings
- 2 tbsp red kidney beans
- ½ cup lettuce, thinly sliced
- ¼ avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 whole-wheat tortilla wrap
Method
- Mix the ingredients for the patty. Set aside.
- Mix the ingredients for the tomato salsa. Set aside.
- Mix the ingredients for the pineapple salsa. Set aside.
- Prepare the toppings and place them into small bowls.
- Place the tortilla onto a plate, and press the mince mixture onto the tortilla into a thin layer of about 0.5 cm.
- Drizzle some Liviana® Extra Virgin Olive Oil into a hot pan over medium heat. Place the tortilla mince side down onto the pan. Cook for 3 – 4 minutes.
- Gently flip the tortilla and mince so the mince faces up. Sprinkle the grated cheese onto the mince to melt.
- Cook on the tortilla side for 3 – 4 minutes until golden brown. Transfer onto a plate.
- Layer the rest of the ingredients and salsas onto the mince and melted cheese. Enjoy!
Wilna Eksteen
Registered Dietitian
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