Greek Cheese Burgers
Ingredients
Garlic Mint Sauce
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese, any type
- 1/2 cup (2 oz.) cheese, crumbled feta
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic or roasted minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves
Sandwiches
- 1 cup cottage cheese, any type
- 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 5 hamburger buns
- 1 1/4 cups baby Arugula
- 10 thin slices tomato
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
Nutrition Information
*These values are approximate. Per serving, based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
Instructions
Garlic Mint Sauce
In small food processor combine 3/4 cup cottage cheese, feta cheese, garlic and lemon juice. Cover and process until smooth. Stir in onion and mint. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Sandwiches
In large bowl combine 1 cup cottage cheese, bread crumbs, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper. Add ground beef. Mix well. Shape into five 1/2-inch-thick patties. Grill directly over medium heat for 10 to 13 minutes or until done (160°F), turning once.
Line bun bottoms with arugula. Top with burgers, tomato slices, cucumber slices, Garlic Mint Sauce and bun tops. Serve immediately.