Cookin’ Greens Chicken or Turkey Spanakopita Burgers

The combination of oregano, our Chopped Spinach and feta takes you across the ocean into the beautiful mediterranean territory of Greece! Our Chopped Spinach is perfect for these On-the-Grill burgers. Serve on crusty rolls with toppings of your choice, such as cucumber, tomatoes, sliced kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, hot pepper rings.

Cookin’ Greens Chicken or Turkey Spanakopita Burgers

2015-03-12 15:44:44

Serves 4

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

45 min

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

45 min

Ingredients

1. 1 cup (250g) Cookin’ Greens Chopped Spinach or Chopped Spinach and Chopped Kale blend
2. 1 tbsp (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil
3. 1 tbsp (15ml) unsalted butter
4. 2 garlic cloves (2 tsp)
5. 1/2 red onion, chopped
6. 1 tsp (5ml) dried oregano
7. ¼ lb (115g) feta crumbles
8. 500-600g of ground chicken or turkey
9. 1 tbsp (15ml) grill seasoning, such as McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter. When the butter melts, add the garlic and all of the onions and cook for 1-2 minutes.
2. Add the Cookin’ Greens Chopped Spinach (from frozen) and sauté for 10-12 minutes.
3. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
4. Once cool, season the spinach mixture with oregano and add feta crumbles, then the chicken or turkey, grill seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil.
5. Mix well and then divide into 4 sections to form 4 patties, 1 inch thick.
6. Cook in pan over medium high heat, or BBQ, for 6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 180 F.

Dietitian Notes :

1. Gluten Free
2. Low Calorie : Use extra lean ground turkey
3. Dairy Free : Remove cheese, load up on veggies and add herbs if desired

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