Greek Spinach Veggie Burgers

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Flavored with feta cheese, garlic, and herbs, these Greek spinach veggie burgers make a terrific recipe for meatless Mondays. And yes, the burgers are quick and easy enough to make on a busy weeknight.

Greek Spinach Veggie Burgers
Photo: Blaine Moats
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Total Time:
28 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon dried dillweed

  • 1 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 10 ounce frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (2 ounces)

  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted

  • Toppers such as crumbled feta cheese, plain yogurt, sliced roasted red peppers, and/or sliced red onion (optional)

Directions

  1. In medium bowl combine oil, garlic, oregano, dillweed, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir in stuffing mix to coat thoroughly. Stir in egg, spinach, and 1/2 cup crumbled feta; mix well. Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.

  2. Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add patties. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until browned and heated through.

  3. Serve in buns with assorted toppers. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

367 Calories
18g Fat
36g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 367
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 732mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 272.6mg 21%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Potassium 310mg 7%
Folate, total 137.1mcg
Vitamin B-12 0.9mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.2mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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