Spanakopita Burger

The Spanakopita Burger combines the classic flavors of Greek spanakopita with a juicy, healthy burger, featuring fresh spinach, feta cheese, and aromatic herbs. This unique dish offers a delightful twist to your typical burger while maintaining a light and nutritious profile.

Ingredients

• Ground turkey - 250 grams
• Fresh spinach - 100 grams, chopped
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Tzatziki sauce - 4 tablespoons
• Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, chopped red onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
2. Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
3. Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties.
4. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C.
5. While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the whole wheat burger buns in another skillet or under a broiler until golden brown.
6. Once the patties are cooked, assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun, adding a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on top, and sprinkling with fresh dill.
7. Serve immediately with a side salad or your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and weight management.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from spinach and herbs, promoting overall health.

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