GREEK BURGERS

Ingredients

• 1 lb (0.5 kg) lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped canned roasted red peppers
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 pkg (10 oz/300 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp oregano, crumbled
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 6 whole wheat kaiser buns
• 6 thin slices red onion
• Feta Aioli*

Directions

1. Preheat natural gas barbecue on medium-high heat for 10 - 15 minutes.
2. Combine beef, bread crumbs, red peppers, parsley, onion, garlic, spinach, egg, oregano, salt and pepper. Shape mixture into 6 patties.
3. Grill patties over medium heat on natural gas barbecue until completely cooked. Serve in buns with onion and Feta Aioli.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shredded feta cheese
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Yield: Makes about 2/3 cup.

Directions

1. In a food processor, process feta cheese, mayonnaise, garlic and pepper until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with beef, lamb, chicken or pork.