Greek Feta Burgers

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Burgers

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)

Directions

  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.

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