Greek Feta Burgers

By CarolineNGa

Ingredients

• 8 ounces 90 percent or higher lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 whole wheat hamburger bun, split and toasted
• 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves
• 2 tomato slices
• 1 recipe Cucumber Sauce
• Thin slivers red onion (optional)
• 3 tablespoons cucumber, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons light sour cream
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon snipped fresh mint
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 33mins
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl combine ground beef, feta cheese, parsley, garlic, and pepper. Shape mixture into two 1/2-inch-thick patties.

2. In a large nonstick skillet cook patties over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into sides of patties registers 160 degrees F,* turning once.

3. Line cut sides of bun halves with spinach. Top with burgers, tomato slices, and Cucumber Sauce. If desired, garnish with red onion.

Directions for the Cucumber Sauce (Yield: 1/4 Cup)

1. In a small bowl, combine cucumber, sour cream, garlic, parsley, mint, and sea salt. Makes about 1/4 cup.

Nutrition Facts (Greek Feta Burgers)
Servings Per Recipe 2, cal. (kcal) 292, Fat, total (g) 14, chol. (mg) 79, sat. fat (g) 6, carb. (g) 14, Monosaturated fat (g) 5, Trans fatty acid (g) 1, fiber (g) 2, sugar (g) 3, pro. (g) 27, vit. A (IU) 1069, vit. C (mg) 8, Thiamin (mg) 0, Riboflavin (mg) 0, Niacin (mg) 7, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
Folate (µg) 28, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 3, sodium (mg) 356,
Potassium (mg) 514, calcium (mg) 111, iron (mg) 4, Vegetables () 1, Starch () 1, Medium-Fat Meat () 3, Mark as Free Exchange () 0, Carb Choice () 1, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet