Greek Bison Burgers
Feta and spinach not only add great flavor to these Greek-inspired burgers, but also provide moisture and texture to lean ground bison. The yogurt sauce is a perfect condiment, with much less fat than regular mayonnaise.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground bison
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1/2 cup cooked spinach, squeezed dry
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, preferably sheep's-milk
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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3/4 cup nonfat or low-fat Greek-style plain yogurt , (see Note)
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1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
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Pinch of kosher salt
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Freshly ground pepper , to taste
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4 French rolls, or 4-inch pieces of baguette, preferably whole-wheat, split and toasted
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16 thin slices English cucumber
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8 slices vine-ripened tomato
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4 thin round slices red onion
Directions
1.
Preheat grill to medium-high.
2.
Place bison, spinach, feta, 2 teaspoons dill, oregano, cumin, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Gently combine without overmixing. Form into 4 oval-shaped patties roughly the size of the rolls.
3.
Oil the grill rack (see Tip, below). Grill the burgers until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 155 degrees F, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
4.
To prepare yogurt sauce: Combine yogurt, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon dill and mint in a small bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
5.
Assemble the burgers on rolls with the yogurt sauce, cucumber, tomato and onion.
Tips:
Note: Greek-style yogurt is made by removing the whey from cultured milk, which gives the yogurt an extra-thick and creamy texture. Look for it with other yogurt in large supermarkets.
Tip: To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)
Nutrition information
Calories 392, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 671 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 35 g, Potassium 458 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 45%, Vitamin C 30%, Calcium 16%, Iron 25%. Exchanges: Starch 2,Vegetable 1,Lean Meat 4,Fat 0.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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