Instead of plain burgers at your next summer cookout, try this Greek-inspired burger recipe with fresh herbs, spinach, roasted red peppers, and a tangy feta spread.
Ingredients
Feta Cheese Spread
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 sprig fresh mint, chopped
- 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
Burgers
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 ounces fresh spinach – rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
- 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 sprigs fresh mint, coarsely chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh basil, coarsely chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 4 Kaiser rolls, split and toasted
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 4 leaves lettuce
Directions
Step 1
Make the spread: Stir feta cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, mint, and parsley together in a small bowl. Set aside until needed.
Step 2
Make the burgers: Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Step 3
Cut bell pepper in half from top to bottom; remove stem, seeds, and ribs. Place pepper onto the prepared baking sheet with the cut sides facing down.
Step 4
Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer pepper halves to a paper bag to cool and steam, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Step 6
Peel and discard bell pepper skin. Dice flesh and place into a large bowl.
Step 7
Add ground beef, spinach, feta, bread crumbs, onion, egg, garlic, mint, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper; mix gently with your hands until evenly combined. Form meat mixture into four 4 1/2-inch-diameter patties.
Step 8
Cook on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Step 9
Serve burgers on warm rolls with feta cheese spread, fresh tomatoes, and lettuce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 634 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat37g | 48% |
Saturated Fat16g | 82% |
Cholesterol174mg | 58% |
Sodium1082mg | 47% |
Total Carbohydrate37g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 15% |
Total Sugars7g | |
Protein39g | |
Vitamin C89mg | 445% |
Calcium451mg | 35% |
Iron7mg | 41% |
Potassium955mg | 20% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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