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GREEK BURGERS

GREEK BURGERS
Elevate your traditional burger night with these flavorful Greek Burgers that bring a delicious twist to your table! Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, these burgers are a delightful fusion of juicy beef infused with fragrant herbs, spices, and tangy feta cheese. The best part? You can prepare them several hours ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen for an even more satisfying bite. Serve them with tzatziki sauce and fresh toppings for a standout meal that will impress your family and friends, leaving them craving more. Say goodbye to ordinary burgers and hello to a taste of Greece in every delicious bite!

GREEK BURGERS by Dr. Cindy Tanzar

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Plan: (Standard Plan or Maintenance)

Serving information: This recipe makes 4 servings. One serving covers your protein and 1/4 cup cooked vegetable (on-plan).

This Greek burger recipe is sure to add a nice twist to your same-old-burger routine. It is packed full of flavor. You can make these burgers several hours in advance, and the flavors will be even better.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb. ground beef, lamb or turkey (not the leanest)
  • 1-2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 5 oz. fresh organic baby spinach leaves, chopped (best flavor); or 1/3 cup frozen, thawed chopped spinach
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Feta (maintenance)
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, chopped (such as Delallo or Mezzetta – no sulfites)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large pastured egg
  • 1/2 tsp Pink Himalayan or Redmond’s Real salt

Options:

  • Small-diced red onion, to taste
  • Oregano or Greek seasoning, to taste
  • Use Tzatziki Sauce as a topping – use the Genesis recipe (on-plan) or store-bought (maintenance)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add all ingredients to a large bowl, mixing lightly. Form into four patties and refrigerate for one hour (can skip this step, but it is helpful to keep the patties together when flipping).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then drizzle the avocado oil. Add the patties and brown very well (will look somewhat charred) on one side before flipping. Be careful to hold the burger together. Brown the other side (drizzle a bit more avocado oil, if needed), cooking to your desired doneness.
  3. Top with Tzatziki sauce and other toppings, such as, lettuce, tomato, avocado and red onion; or a side salad with Greek dressing would be perfect with this burger.
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