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mediterranean burger tzatziki

Mediterranean Burger with Tzatziki

A flavorful twist on a classic burger, packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients and topped with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons grated cucumber
  • 2 cloves grated garlic
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 5 leaves fresh mint chopped
Burger Patties
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil use the oil
  • 0.5 white onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 0.25 lb ground pork
  • 0.75 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
Toppings and Buns
  • sliced cucumbers
  • red onion rounds
  • 6 burger buns

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Make the tzatziki sauce first. In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, grated garlic, lemon juice, and chopped mint. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes, diced white onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
  3. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted by about three-quarters. If the pan is too full, add spinach in batches. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Once the vegetable mixture has cooled slightly, add the ground chicken, ground pork, crumbled feta cheese, and salt. Mix everything together with your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Form the mixture into 5-6 burger patties of equal size. Set them aside.
  6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a teaspoon of oil. Cook 1-2 patties at a time, depending on the size of your pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
  7. Assemble the burgers. Place each cooked burger patty on a bun. Top with red onion rounds, sliced cucumbers, and a generous dollop of the prepared tzatziki sauce. Place the other half of the bun on top and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

For an extra kick, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the burger mixture. Toasting the burger buns lightly can also enhance the flavor and texture.
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