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inthekitchen
The Stamos
This fresh burger won Le Burger Week 2015 with a garlic and feta laced Greek flavour profile .
INGREDIENTS Roasted Pepper and Basil Aioli 1 / 2 tsp lemon juice 1 / 2 tsp olive oil 1 / 4 tsp sea salt 1 / 4 roasted jalapeƱo pepper 1 / 4 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp ground garlic cloves 3 fresh basil leaves 1 cup low fat mayo
Zesty Cucumber Salad 1 1 / 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 1 / 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1 / 2 Tbsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper , ground 6 fresh mint leaves 2 sprigs fresh dill 1 cup low fat mayo 1 / 2 cucumber 1 / 2 red onion
Burger 4 burger buns 4 beef burger patties 3 / 4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 tomato , sliced 1 cup alfalfa sprouts
METHOD Roasted Pepper and Basil Aioli 1 . Add all ingredients except mayo and basil to a pot and bring to a boil . 2 . Add basil leaves , reduce temperature to low and cook for 10-15 min . Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature . 3 . Blend until smooth . Add mayo and mix to combine .
Zesty Cucumber Salad 1 . Pick leaves off herbs , removing stems . Blend in a food processor . 2 . Add all remaining ingredients except mayo and mix well . Mix in mayo . 3 . Coat cucumbers and onions in dressing , to taste , immediately before serving .
Burger 1 . Grill beef patties as desired . 2 . Toast buns lightly on grill . Spread with aioli . Add feta to bottom bun and top with patty , cucumber salad , tomato slices , alfalfa sprouts , and top half of bun .
Yield 4 servings
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