Mediterranean burgers with feta cheese sauce

By Gazelle

Ingredients

• 1 lb extra-lean gound beef
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 3 tbsp seasoned dry breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tsp finely chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• SAUCE
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup light cream cheese, softened
• 3 tbsp low-fat plain yogurt or sour cream
• 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• GARNISH OPIONAL
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley

Preparation

Step 1

TO make the burgers, combine the ground beef, egg, dried basil and oregano, breadcrumbs, ketchup, garlic, onion and feta in a large bowl and shape into 4 burger patties. Grill or sauté in a pan lightly coated with cooking spray. Cook on 1 side for 7 minutes, then turn over and cook 3 to 5 more minutes or just until beef is done.

Combine all the sauce ingredients in a food processor and purée until smooth.

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