Mediterranean Burgers

6 ounces crumbled feta cheese

2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano

2 teaspoons fresh rosemary

3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or beef

1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon sugar

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

4 kaiser or other sandwich rolls

1 large tomato, sliced

1/4 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced

1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

8 romaine lettuce leaves

Step 1

In a bowl, combine feta cheese, oregano, rosemary, 1/2 tsp. pepper, and the lemon zest. Add ground meat and mix gently. Form into four 1-in.-thick patties.

Step 2

In a blender, whirl olives, dill, parsley, lemon juice, sugar, and remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper. Add 3 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tbsp. at a time, to make a smooth paste.

Step 3

Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-hot (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above cooking grate only 3 to 4 seconds). Grill burgers, turning once, until browned on both sides and cooked through (cut to test), 10 to 12 minutes total.

Step 4

Split rolls and toast cut sides on the grill. Brush toasted sides with remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil and spread each with about 1 tsp. of the olive spread. Top with burgers, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and romaine.

Step 5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per burger.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 790Calories from Fat 56

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49g76%

Saturated Fat 18g90%
Cholesterol 151mg51%
Sodium 1198mg50%
Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
Protein 43g86%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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