Greek-Inspired Burgers with Herb-Feta Sauce

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Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara is a light, veggie-packed twist on the classic Italian dish. Creamy and flavorful, it combines tender peas and spinach with pasta for a quick, delicious meal that’s both comforting and nutritious!

Total Time:

25 mins

Cooking Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dinner, High-Protein, Low-Carb, Mediterranean

Nutrition Notes

Lamb is rich in high-quality protein and essential nutrients like zinc and vitamin B12, supporting muscle health and immune function.
Greek yogurt provides probiotics and calcium, promoting gut health and bone strength.

Ingredients

1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
1 small red onion
1 pound ground lamb or ground beef
½ teaspoon ground pepper
2 whole-wheat pitas, halved, split and warmed
1 cup sliced cucumber
1 plum tomato, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the grill to medium-high or the broiler to high.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, feta, 1 tablespoon of oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Step 3

Slice onion into 1/4-inch-thick rings to make 1/4 cup. Finely chop additional onion to make 1/4 cup. (Save any leftover onion for another use.)
In a large bowl, combine the chopped onion, ground meat, remaining 2 tablespoons of oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
Shape the mixture into 4 oval patties, about 4 inches by 3 inches.

Step 4

Grill or broil the patties, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160°F, about 4 to 6 minutes per side.
Serve the burgers in pita halves with the yogurt sauce, onion slices, cucumber, and tomato.