Clarion County Recipe of the Day: Zeus Burgers

J.C. Taggart

J.C. Taggart

Published April 23, 2015 4:01 am
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Here’s a quick and healthy burger: Zeus Burgers

Zeus Burgers

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt

Burgers:

1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon pine nuts, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
4 hamburger buns, split

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and salt.
Cover and refrigerate until serving.
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, lemon juice, pine nuts, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
Shape into four patties.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side.
Toast buns on grill for 1 minute or until lightly browned.
Serve burgers on buns with reserved sauce.

For a healthy, vegetarian alternative, use ground soy.

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