My Big Fat Greco Inspired Burger Recipe

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My Big Fat Greco Inspired Burger
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Directions:

  1. Prepare an open grill for moderate direct-heat cooking
  2. Tzatziki with feta:
  3. Seed and chop the cucumber. In a medium bowl, stir together the cucumber, yogurt, garlic, dill and feta. Refrigerate and chill for 1 hour.
  4. Grilled Eggplant:
  5. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until thick and well blended. Cut the eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds. Arrange in a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish; coat well with dressing. Grill eggplant until tender, about 3 minutes each side, keep warm.
  6. Lamb burger:
  7. In a large bowl blend together lamb, mint, cumin, salt and pepper, to taste. Form 6 patties.
  8. Before grilling burgers, brush the grill rack with oil. Place the patties on the rack turning once, 4 minutes each side.
  9. Cut pitas horizontally and lightly toast over indirect heat.
  10. Assemble burgers as follows: pita bottom, lettuce, burger topped generously with tzatziki, a slice of grilled eggplant, and the top of the pita.
  11. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 822.73 Kcal (3445 kJ)
Calories from fat 459.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.1g 79%
Cholesterol 135.92mg 45%
Sodium 817.97mg 34%
Potassium 975.92mg 21%
Total Carbs 46.39g 15%
Sugars 7.25g 29%
Dietary Fiber 7.42g 30%
Protein 38.04g 76%
Vitamin C 13.3mg 22%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 183.6mg 1020%
Calcium 301.5mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 175.94 Kcal (737 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.93g 79%
Cholesterol 29.07mg 45%
Sodium 174.93mg 34%
Potassium 208.7mg 21%
Total Carbs 9.92g 15%
Sugars 1.55g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.59g 30%
Protein 8.14g 76%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 22%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 49%
Iron 39.3mg 1020%
Calcium 64.5mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.9
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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