GREEK FETA BURGER

Greek Feta Burgers

 

Forget the mustard, pickles, and ketchup--these lean cheese-studded burgers taste fantastic topped with a slice of fresh tomato and a spoonful of Cucumber Sauce.

 

SERVINGS: 2 servings

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 14

 

1	recipe Cucumber Sauce (below)
8	ounces 90 percent or higher lean ground beef
1	tablespoon crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
1-1/2	teaspoons snipped fresh 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
	Thin slivers red onion (optional)

1. Prepare Cucumber Sauce; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, 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 halfway through cooking.
3. Line cut sides of bun halves with spinach. Top with burgers, tomato slices, and sauce. If desired, garnish with red onion. Makes 2 servings.
Cucumber Sauce: In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons seeded and chopped cucumber; 2 tablespoons light sour cream; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 teaspoon snipped fresh mint; and 1/8 teaspoon sea salt. Makes about 1/4 cup.

 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

• Servings: 2 servings
• Calories292
• Total Fat (g)14
• Saturated Fat (g)6
• Monounsaturated Fat (g)5
• Cholesterol (mg)79
• Sodium (mg)356
• Carbohydrate (g)14
• Total Sugar (g)3
• Fiber (g)2
• Protein (g)27
• Vitamin C (DV%)13
• Calcium (DV%)11
• Iron (DV%)20

Diabetic Exchanges

• Starch (d.e.)1
• Vegetables (d.e.).5
• Medium-fat Meat (d.e.)3