Spinach Feta Burgers
Spinach Feta Burgers
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Here's a delicious alternative to ground beef burgers–and with only 15 g of fat and 29 g of protein–it's a healthy alternative too! Enjoy them without the bun and they are low carb. Serve with your favourite tzatziki sauce or condiments.
Author: Developed for CFC by Nancy Guppy, RD, MHSc
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 10 oz (285 g) frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 1 lb (0.5 kg) lean ground chicken
- 1 egg, medium
- ½ cup (125 ml) feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (250 ml) onions, diced
- 1 tsp (5 ml) oregano, dried
- 6 whole grain hamburger
- 2 tomatoes, medium, sliced
- 6 slices onions, sliced
- 1½ cups (375 ml) field or mixed salad greens
Instructions
- Add ground chicken to large bowl.
- Mix in drained spinach, whole cracked egg, crumbled feta, minced garlic, diced onion and dried oregano.
- Mix well using clean hands. Form into six equal size patties, about ½ cup (125 ml) each.
- Chill for one hour to prevent sticking on the grill.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Place burgers on top rack, close lid and grill 15 minutes one side or until browned. Close lid and grill another 7 to 10 minutes or until a thermometer set in centre of burgers registers 165°F (74°C). Remove from grill.
- Place hamburger buns cut side down on grill and toast lightly.
- Slice tomato and onion and place on serving dish with salad greens.
- To serve, spread salad greens over bottom of bun. Top with a feta chicken burger, sliced tomato and onion and other half bun. Serve with your favourite tzatziki sauce or condiments.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 305 g Calories: 410 Fat: 15 g Saturated fat: 3 g Carbohydrates: 40 g Sugar: 6 g Sodium: 360 mg Fiber: 8 g Protein: 27 g Cholesterol: 95 mg