“A hamburger by any other name costs twice as much!” Evan Esar
Grilled Spinach Feta Burgers
When I transitioned to a healthier eating lifestyle last year, I figured I'd never touch a big, juicy hamburger with all the trimmings on a sesame seed bun. Well, I haven't and probably won't but I have been able to enjoy several different types of healthy burgers made with real beef and this Grilled Spinach Feta Burger gets high marks from me! I must clarify that I don't eat my burgers on a bun because I pick and choose my daily carbs carefully and a piece or two of bread rarely makes the list ... we'll talk about garlic bread later, lol. Instead of buns, I prefer to attack my burger on a plate topped with such healthy fixins as lettuce, tomato, avocado and low-cal condiments. Instead of chips or regular fries I might have roasted parmesan zucchini (or yellow squash) rounds or baked sweet potato fries. I end up enjoying a great meal with less than 300 calories that won't hurt me on the scales .... think about it and give it a try!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Assemble the ingredients. Pre-heat your grill to about 450 °F and spray cooking oil on the grids.
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In a 2-qt bowl, add all the ingredients and use your hands to mix and combine them thoroughly.
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On wax paper, use your hands to form four approx. 5-oz. balls from the meat mixture.
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Press each ball of meat into a patty.
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Place each of the patties onto the hot grids of the grill. Cook on each side for 3 to 5 minutes until an instant-read thermometer shows you that the patty has reached the degree of wellness that you prefer (145 °F for beef rare, 160 °F for beef medium, 170 °F beef well). Remove immediately and serve while hot.
Serving Size 4 oz. patty
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 191kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 71mg24%
- Sodium 295mg13%
- Potassium 73mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
- Protein 27g54%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.