Image of a Greek Cheese Burger on a plate with crinkle fries.

Greek Cheese Burgers

Recipe by Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN Culinary Dietitian

Prep time 20 minutes
Cook time 30 minutes
Servings 5

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

Burgers on the grill take on a whole new meaning when they’re made with cottage cheese and topped with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and Garlic Mint sauce. | Photography by Two Spoons Studio

Instructions

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.