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Spanakopita Burgers

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  • Yield: 6 burgers 1x

Ingredients

1 T extra virgin olive oil
1 T butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red onion, chopped
10 oz box frozen spinach, defrosted
1 tsp dried oregano
1 Tb McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning
1/4 lb feta crumbles
1 1/3 lb ground chicken or turkey
Spread
2 jarred roasted red peppers, drained
12 pitted kalamata olives
1/4 C fresh flat leaf parsley
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
2 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
arugula or romaine lettuce
6 crusty rolls

Instructions

1.  Heat small skillet over medium heat.  Add oil and butter then garlic and onion.  Cook for 5 minutes and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
2.  Wring spinach dry in a kitchen towel and separate into small pieces into bowl of onions.  Season with oregano and grill seasoning.  Add feta, meat and a drizzle of olive oil.  Mix together very well with your hands and form into 6 even patties.  Grill burgers or cook in a hot pan over medium high heat for 6 minutes on each side.
3.  Place pepper, olives and parsley into food processor and process until a paste forms.  Spread paste on the inside of rolls, layer with arugula, cucumbers and tomatoes.  Place cooked burger inside and enjoy!
  • Author: Carole Jones

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6th
  • Calories: 505
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 1538mg
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 88mg