Spinach Feta Burgers

These are unbelievably healthy and shockingly filling.  I doubled the original recipe, and it made for 6 large burgers.  It's also the quickest recipe ever.  Eat them with hot sauce and your usual burger toppings.  Delicious.

Serves 3

Ingredients:

2 16oz packages Frozen Spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 Onion, diced
2 cups Breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
4 Egg Whites
2 Whole Eggs
2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp Garlic Powder
6 Hamburger Buns (optional)
Salt + Pepper, to taste

Forgot the onion.  One day...

I used Panko breadcrumbs, which are much lighter than the regular ones.

1. Place frozen spinach in a pot and cover with water.  Warm on the stove until spinach has thawed.

2. Drain spinach into a strainer, and press out water.  Then wrap spinach in a towel, and squeeze out all excess water.

Getting the spinach as dry as possible (no need to go nuts) is essential for the burgers holding together.

3. Mix all ingredients in a bowl together.

I just got in there with my hands - way easier than a spoon, and you need to form the patties by hand anyway.

4. Form spinach mixture into patties and cook in a pan on medium heat for 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.

5. Toast buns, add cheese, tomatoes, hot sauce, the works.

So good.

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