Greek Burger With Arugula And Feta Recipe

Experience a taste of Greece with this juicy, healthy lamb burger! The secret? Soaking pita bread in the patty for incredible moisture. This Self Magazine favorite is easily customizable – swap lamb for ground turkey and arugula for your preferred lettuce. Get ready for a flavor explosion with each bite!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 33 mins

Calories 589 kcal

Protein 61g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Greek Burger With Arugula And Feta

Whole Wheat Pita Bread
Skim Milk
1/2 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
Garlic Cloves
Of Fresh Mint
Fresh Oregano
Fresh Lemon Juice
Lean Ground Lamb
1 tablespoon olive oil
Arugula (to taste)
Red onion (thinly sliced, to taste)
Reduced Fat Feta Cheese
Nonfat Plain Yogurt
3 cloves garlic (minced)
Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cucumber (finely diced)

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How to Make Greek Burger With Arugula And Feta

Cut 1/4 of each pita bread (about 4 small pieces total).
Chop the pita pieces and place in a small bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of milk.
Let soak for 5 minutes, then drain well, squeezing out excess milk.
Puree the soaked pita, 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried mint, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a food processor until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gently mix in 1 pound ground lamb.
Season generously with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
While the burgers cook, whisk together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon honey in a small bowl.
Stir in 1/2 cucumber (finely diced) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Warm the remaining pita bread in a toaster oven, oven, or microwave.
Open each pita and fill with a lamb burger, a generous handful of arugula, and thinly sliced red onion.
Add sliced tomato, Kalamata olives, and extra cucumber slices as desired.
Serve immediately with the yogurt sauce and crumbled feta cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

61g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Greek Burger With Arugula And Feta?

Greek Burger With Arugula And Feta takes about 53 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 33 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Greek Burger With Arugula And Feta?

Greek Burger With Arugula And Feta has approximately 589 calories per serving, with about 61 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 47 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Greek Burger With Arugula And Feta?

The key ingredients for Greek Burger With Arugula And Feta are Whole Wheat Pita Bread, Skim Milk, Onion, Garlic Cloves, Of Fresh Mint, Fresh Oregano. See the full list with measurements above.