Name: Grilled Spinach Feta Burgers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil -; 2 shallots, chopped -; 2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped -; 3 garlic cloves, minced -; 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese -; 3/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) -; 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split -; Optional toppings: refrigerated tzatziki sauce, fresh baby spinach and tomato slices -

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25 min.

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Ingredients for - Grilled Spinach Feta Burgers

1. 1 tablespoon olive oil -

2. 2 shallots, chopped -

3. 2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped -

4. 3 garlic cloves, minced -

5. 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese -

6. 3/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning -

7. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

8. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

9. 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) -

10. 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split -

11. Optional toppings: refrigerated tzatziki sauce, fresh baby spinach and tomato slices -

How to cook deliciously - Grilled Spinach Feta Burgers

1. Stage

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes. Add spinach and garlic; cook until spinach is wilted, 30-45 seconds longer. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly.

2. Stage

Stir feta cheese and seasonings into spinach. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties.

3. Stage

Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Grill buns over medium heat, cut side down, until toasted, 30-60 seconds. Serve burgers on buns. If desired, add toppings.