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Greek Burger With Arugula and Feta Recipe

Greek Burger With Arugula and Feta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 whole wheat pita bread
1/4 cup skim milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
4 tsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried mint
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 lb lean ground lamb
2 tsp olive oil
3 cups arugula
1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
1/2 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
2 tsp chopped garlic
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
1/2 cup peeled peeled seeded and diced cucumber

Directions:

Cut 1/4 (triangular shaped) from each pita. Chop the cut out pieces, transfer to a small bowl and sprinkle with milk. Let soak 5 minutes, then drain and squeeze excess milk.
Puree soaked bread, onion, garlic, herbs, and lemon juice in a food processor. Transfer back to bowl and mix in lamb. Season with salt and pepper then form 4 patties.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add patties. Cook until medium, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Whisk yogurt, mint, garlic, mustard and honey in a small bowl. Stir in cucumber and season with salt and pepper.
Warm pitas in toaster oven, oven, or microwave if desired. Open each pita and stuff with burger, arugula, and red onion. Add tomato, kalamata olives, and cucumber if desired. Serve with dressing and feta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	609.85 Kcal (2553 kJ)
Calories from fat	290.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.24g	50%
Cholesterol	102.72mg	34%
Sodium	648.22mg	27%
Potassium	448.82mg	10%
Total Carbs	47.42g	16%
Sugars	7.3g	29%
Dietary Fiber	7.24g	29%
Protein	35.97g	72%
Vitamin C	10.9mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	70.5mg	391%
Calcium	287.5mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	169.92 Kcal (711 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.98g	50%
Cholesterol	28.62mg	34%
Sodium	180.61mg	27%
Potassium	125.06mg	10%
Total Carbs	13.21g	16%
Sugars	2.03g	29%
Dietary Fiber	2.02g	29%
Protein	10.02g	72%
Vitamin C	3mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	19%
Iron	19.6mg	391%
Calcium	80.1mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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