Greek Feta Burger

Health score
15%
Greek Feta Burger
45 min.
4
417kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our delectable Greek Feta Burger, a delightful twist on the classic burger that promises to elevate your lunch or dinner experience. This mouthwatering dish combines lean ground beef with crumbled reduced-fat feta, fresh zucchini, and aromatic herbs, creating a juicy patty that bursts with flavor in every bite. Perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection, these burgers are a heavenly fusion of protein and taste, making them a nutritious delight for any meal.

Assemble your burgers with a zesty yogurt sauce made from creamy nonfat Greek yogurt, refreshing cucumbers, garlic, and a hint of lemon juice. Slather this luscious sauce over the succulent patties, topped with roasted red peppers and crisp lettuce for an extra crunch. Served on warm sourdough rolls, this recipe not only pleases the palate but also caters to your health goals, clocking in at just 417 calories per serving.

Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking to treat yourself to a satisfying dinner, these Greek Feta Burgers are sure to impress. With a preparation time of only 45 minutes, they are ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends alike. Dive into this flavorful dish today and experience the culinary joys of Greece right in your own home!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup cucumber grated unpeeled ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon marjoram dried
  • 0.5 cup feta crumbled reduced-fat
  • 0.5 clove garlic crushed
  • pound ground beef lean (93 percent or 95 percent )
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • ounces nonfat greek yogurt plain
  • 0.3 cup onion diced red finely
  • ounces roasted peppers red drained
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  •  portugese rolls split
  • cup zucchini diced finely

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine yogurt, cucumbers, garlicand juice; set aside. In another bowl, mix beef,zucchini, feta, onion, marjoram, salt andpepper. Form beef mixture into four 3/4-inch-thickpatties. Coat a grill pan or grill rack withcooking spray. Grill patties over medium-highheat, flipping once, about 5 minuteseach side, until internal temperaturereaches 160°F. Divide roasted peppers evenlyamong bottom roll halves; top with 1 burger,1/4 yogurt sauce and lettuce and cucumber, ifdesired. Top each with other half of roll.
  2. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories417kcal
Protein37.87%
Fat23.23%
Carbs38.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48
Glycemic Load
23.42
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
20.088695588319%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:417.42kcal
20.87%
Fat:10.67g
16.42%
Saturated Fat:3.99g
24.97%
Carbohydrates:40.21g
13.4%
Net Carbohydrates:37.84g
13.76%
Sugar:8g
8.89%
Cholesterol:82.48mg
27.49%
Sodium:1523.41mg
66.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.13g
78.26%
Iron:13.99mg
77.71%
Vitamin B12:2.84µg
47.3%
Zinc:6.24mg
41.63%
Vitamin C:30.74mg
37.27%
Selenium:24.3µg
34.71%
Vitamin B3:6.76mg
33.8%
Vitamin B6:0.64mg
32.04%
Phosphorus:312.33mg
31.23%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.87%
Potassium:652.44mg
18.64%
Magnesium:44.42mg
11.11%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.13%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.13%
Copper:0.2mg
9.79%
Calcium:96.23mg
9.62%
Fiber:2.36g
9.45%
Folate:29.2µg
7.3%
Vitamin A:335.72IU
6.71%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.31%
Vitamin K:3.21µg
3.06%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.47%
Source:Epicurious