Protein Upgrade | ORGANIC Beef Spanakopita Patties
with Tzatziki & Tomato Salad
Cooking time
15 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
800 /serving
We say spanakopita and you see a savoury spinach and feta pastry, right? We see keto possibilities, by putting wilted greens into browned beef patties—certified organic, so they’re better for you and the environment—with almond flour and Greek seasonings. It's completed with creamy tzatz and a freshly minted cherry tomato salad. Merry feasting!
We will send you:
- 340g Organic lean ground beef (raised without antibiotics by Canadian farmers)
- 280g Cherry tomatoes
- 14g Mint
- 120g Baby greens (baby spinach or kale)
- 30ml Red wine vinegar
- 30g Almond flour
- 60g Garlic-cucumber yogurt (tzatziki)
- 90g Feta
- 10g Greek Empire spices (garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, basil)
Contains: Almonds • Eggs • Milk • Sulphites
You will need:
Large pan
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
1 or 2 Eggs
Total Fat
57 g
Saturated Fat
19 g
Sodium
830 mg
Total Carb
19 g
Sugars
8 g
Protein
51 g
Fibre
6 g
Preparation
Sauté the spinach
- In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high.
- Add the spinach and sauté, 1 to 2 min., until wilted.
- Transfer to a cutting board and roughly chop.
- Wipe out and reserve the pan.
Prepare the patties
- In a large bowl, crumble the cheese.
- Add the pork, 1 egg (double for 4 portions), the spinach, almond flour, spices and S&P.
- Form into 6 small patties (double for 4 portions).
Cook the patties
- In the reserved pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium.
- Add the patties* and cook, 3 to 5 min. per side, until browned and cooked through.
Make the tomato salad
- Meanwhile, halve the tomatoes.
- Pick the mint leaves off the stems; roughly chop the leaves.
- In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar (start with ½), a drizzle of oil and S&P.
- Add the tomatoes and mint; toss well.
Plate your dish
- Divide the patties, tzatziki and tomato salad between your plates. Bon appétit!
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*Health Canada recommends cooking ground beef to a minimum internal temperature of 71°C.
