Spanakopita Burgers

Elevate your burger game with these Mediterranean-inspired Spanakopita Burgers, a creative twist on the classic flavors of the beloved Greek spinach pie! Packed with juicy ground beef or lamb, vibrant spinach, creamy crumbled feta, and fresh herbs like dill and garlic, these patties deliver a deliciously savory and tangy punch. They’re pan-seared to perfection and served on toasted buns with optional toppings like crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and a dollop of refreshing tzatziki. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard barbecues, these burgers strike the perfect balance between gourmet and casual. Quick to prepare and loaded with bold flavors, these Spanakopita Burgers are a must-try for fans of Greek cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef or ground lamb
• 1 cup Frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 Green onions, sliced
• 0.25 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 Burger buns, toasted
• 0.5 cup Tzatziki sauce (optional, for serving)
• 4 slices Sliced tomatoes (optional, for serving)
• 4 leaves Lettuce (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb, thawed and drained spinach, crumbled feta cheese, chopped dill, minced garlic, sliced green onions, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients gently but thoroughly with your hands, being careful not to overwork the meat mixture.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty, about 1 inch thick.

Step 4

Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle it with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 5

Cook the burger patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for beef or 165°F (74°C) for lamb).

Step 6

While the patties cook, toast the burger buns in the oven or on a griddle if desired.

Step 7

Assemble the burgers: Place a cooked patty onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with a dollop of tzatziki sauce, a slice of tomato, and a leaf of lettuce, if desired. Cover with the top half of the bun.

Step 8

Serve warm and enjoy these Mediterranean-inspired Spanakopita Burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1522.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2863.7

Total Fat 170.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 664.9mg	0%
Sodium 5133.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 139.7g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 1255.2mg	0%
Iron 28.6mg	0%
Potassium 3402.4mg	0%

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

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.0%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 27.8%