Heart-Healthy Tortas de Carne
Savor the bold and wholesome flavors of Heart-Healthy Tortas de Carne, a nutritious twist on a classic sandwich! Made with lean ground beef seasoned with cumin, garlic, and paprika, these flavorful patties are paired with a creamy avocado and Greek yogurt spread infused with zesty lime juice. Nestled between toasted whole-grain rolls and layered with fresh veggies like tomatoes, red onion, leafy greens, and aromatic cilantro, each bite is bursting with health-conscious ingredients that don't compromise on taste. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines quick prep time (just 30 minutes total!) with vibrant, satisfying flavors that are great for heart health. Upgrade your sandwiches with this easy, delicious, and nutrient-packed torta recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
- 1 teaspoons Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 pieces Whole-grain sandwich rolls
- 1 medium Ripe avocado
- 4 tablespoons Low-fat Greek yogurt (plain)
- 2 teaspoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 medium Tomatoes (sliced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cups Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cups Leafy greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, cumin powder, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands or a spatula until well incorporated.
Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions and shape into patties about 1 cm thick. Set aside.
Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.
Cook the beef patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 71.1°C (160°F) to ensure they’re fully cooked and safe to eat.
While the patties are cooking, mash the avocado in a small bowl. Mix in the Greek yogurt and lime juice to create a creamy spread. Set aside.
Slice the whole-grain rolls in half and lightly toast them in the oven or on a dry skillet until warm and slightly crispy.
To assemble each torta, spread a generous layer of the avocado-yogurt mixture onto the bottom half of the toasted roll.
Place a cooked beef patty on top of the spread. Add slices of tomato, red onion, leafy greens, and a few fresh cilantro leaves.
Top with the other half of the sandwich roll. Repeat for the remaining tortas.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.5 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.1 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 342 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 1908 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.4 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.7 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.4 g | ||
| Protein | 157.5 g | 315% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 470 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 25.2 mg | 140% | |
| Potassium | 3748 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
