RACHAEL RAY'S SPANAKOPITA BURGER

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My FAVORITE burger ever- made with chicken or turkey meat it's healthy, but filling. I have also grilled the burgers on the barbeque, and they come out better.

Provided by Nimita Patel

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 burger patties, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red onion, 1/2 chopped (save other half for topping!)
1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, defrosted
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled
1 1/3 lbs ground chicken breast or 1 1/3 lbs ground turkey breast, 1 package
1 tablespoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning (or other seasoning of your choice)

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • To one side, add a little extra-virgin olive oil and a tablespoon of butter.
  • When butter melts, add the chopped garlic and chopped red onion and cook 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the onions and garlic to a bowl to cool. Return pan to heat.
  • Wring the defrosted spinach dry buy twisting it in a clean kitchen towel over your sink.
  • Separate the spinach as you add it to the bowl with cool onions, garlic and season with 1 teaspoon of oregano.
  • Add in feta crumbles then chicken or turkey, grill seasoning and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Mix and form into 4 patties, 1-inch thick. Raise heat on pan to medium-high.
  • Add patties and cook 6 inches on each side.
  • Place on buns, top with lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and red onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.5, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 129.8, Sodium 578.1, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 39.5

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