Healthy Hamburger with Savory Feta Sauce and Cucumber
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Creamy feta sauce adds zip, and cucumbers adds a pleasant crunch to a juicy hamburger.
Ingredients
| ¼ | cup |
yogurt, plain
plus 1 tbs |
|
| 1 | ounce |
feta cheese
crumbled |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cumin
ground |
|
| 1 | pound |
ground beef, lean
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
scallions, spring or green onions
minced |
|
| ¼ | cup |
cilantro
finely minced |
|
| 1 | large |
garlic cloves
crushed |
* |
| 1 | tablespoon |
ginger root
fresh, minced |
|
| 4 |
lettuce leaves
|
* | |
| 20 | slices |
cucumbers
peeled |
|
| 4 |
onion rolls
split and toasted |
* |
Directions
In a small bowl combine yogurt, cheese and cumin; blend with fork until cheese is finely crumbled.
Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
Combine beef, ginger, garlic, onions and cilantro, mixing well.
Shape into 4 patties.
Cook in non stick skillet, or grill 3 inches from heat for 6 to 7 minutes on each side or until meat and juices are no longer pink.
Drain on paper towels.
Place lettuce leaf, 5 slices on cucumber and beef patty on each roll half.
Top with 2 tablespoons yogurt mixture and remaining half roll.
Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 177g (6.2 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 26047% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g
21%
Saturated Fat 6g
29%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 99mg
33%
Sodium 145mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
2%
Sugars g
Protein
60g
Vitamin A 3%
•
Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 7%
•
Iron 20%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
RecipeDiva
This looks WONDERFUL! I can't wait to try it!
over 11 years ago