Stuffed Feta-Veal Burgers
(from kintyre’s recipe box)
Per serving: 396 calories (26% from fat), 12g fat, 5g saturated fat; 92mg cholesterol, 622mg sodium, 43g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 30g protein
Source: Recipe card
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: dinner, non, not tried
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pound lean ground veal
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cucumber
- 1 tablespoons finely minced red onion
- 4 6 inch pitas or hamburger buns
- Lettuce
- red onion
- tomato slices
Directions
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Combine veal, feta, garlic, parsley, mint, and salt and pepper to taste in large bowl.
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Form into 4 4 inch patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
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Chill at least 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile for sauce, combine yogurt, cucumber, red onion, and salt and pepper to taste in small bowl.
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Cover and chill.
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Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray.
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Preheat grill to medium-high.
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Grill burgers 5 minutes on each side or to desired doneness.
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Place in pita bread or bun, and top with yogurt sauce.
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Add lettuce, onion, and tomato slices, if desired.