INGREDIENTS
Makes 4 servings
1 large egg, beaten
½ tsp (2.5 ml) VE Minced Garlic
2 tsp (10 ml) VE Greek Seasoning
1 tsp (5 ml) freshly ground VE Black Pepper
1 lb (454 g) extra-lean ground turkey or beef
½ small onion, finely diced
¼ cup (60 ml) dry breadcrumbs
½ cup (125 ml) crumbled light feta cheese
1 tsp (5 ml) olive or vegetable oil
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted- Whisk egg, VE Minced Garlic, VE Greek Seasoning and VE Black Pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Add turkey, onion, breadcrumbs and feta. Mix gently to combine.
- Moisten hands with water and form mixture into 4 – ¾ " (2 cm) patties.
- Grill or pan-fry patties. To pan-fry, heat oil in a VE Eclipse® Coated Professional Frying Pan over medium heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side.
- Place on buns and serve.
Per serving: Calories 340, Fat 10 g (Saturated 4 g, Trans 0.5 g), Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 530 mg,
Carbohydrate 27 g (Fibre 4 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 37 g.
Creative Cooking Try VE Roasted Garlic instead of VE Minced Garlic.
Preparation Tip Make extra meat mixture, form into mini meatballs and freeze in a sealed container for Saturday’s meal. Extra meat can also be used for easy pasta dinners and meatball sandwiches.
Serving Suggestion Serve with fresh vegetables and prepared VE Tzaziki for dipping.