Mediterranean Feta & Olive Burger Wraps
Enjoy a delightful twist on traditional burgers with our Mediterranean Feta & Olive Burger Wraps! Juicy patties made from your choice of ground meat—beef, lamb, or turkey—are nestled in warm pita bread and topped with a creamy spread of tangy feta cheese, briny olives, and a hint of lemon. This flavorful meal is perfect for lunch or a quick snack and brings the vibrant tastes of Greece to your table. Fresh tomatoes and crunchy lettuce are optional but recommended for added texture and freshness!
6
Servings
N/A
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup (crumbled)
Olives, sliced
1/4 cup (black or Kalamata, sliced)
Steak sauce
1 tablespoon
Lemon juice
1 teaspoon
Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons
Hamburger patties
6 (made from ground meat of your choice)
Pita bread
3 (cut in half)
Tomatoes, sliced
to taste (optional)
Shredded lettuce
to taste (optional)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Cook the hamburger patties on a grill or stovetop until they reach your desired doneness.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, sliced olives, steak sauce, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Stir until the ingredients are well blended into a creamy spread.
4
Once the burgers are cooked, take the pita breads and carefully open each half.
5
Place a cooked hamburger patty inside each pita half, then generously spoon the feta and olive spread over the patties.
6
Arrange the filled pitas on a baking sheet and heat them in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until warmed through.
7
If desired, add fresh tomato slices and shredded lettuce for extra flavor and texture before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Mediterranean Feta & Olive Burger Wraps?
They are a twist on traditional burgers featuring juicy patties in pita bread with a creamy feta and olive spread.
What types of meat can be used for the patties?
You can use ground beef, lamb, or turkey to make the hamburger patties.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What kind of bread is used for these wraps?
The recipe uses 3 pita breads, each cut in half to create 6 pockets.
What ingredients are in the feta and olive spread?
The spread consists of crumbled feta cheese, sliced olives, steak sauce, lemon juice, and mayonnaise.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 425°F (220°C).
How long should the pitas be heated in the oven?
The filled pitas should be heated for about 5 minutes or until warmed through.
Can I use ground lamb for this recipe?
Yes, ground lamb is one of the recommended meat options for the patties.
Are there any optional ingredients for texture?
Fresh tomato slices and shredded lettuce are optional but recommended for extra flavor and texture.
Is this recipe suitable for a quick lunch?
Yes, it is described as a flavorful meal perfect for lunch or a quick snack.
How much feta cheese is required?
The recipe requires 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese.
What type of olives should be used?
The recipe suggests 1/4 cup of sliced black or Kalamata olives.
How much mayonnaise is needed for the spread?
You will need 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise.
How much steak sauce is used?
The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of steak sauce.
How much lemon juice is added to the spread?
One teaspoon of lemon juice is used in the mixture.
How do you prepare the hamburger patties?
Cook the patties on a grill or stovetop until they reach your desired level of doneness.
How do you assemble the wraps?
Place a cooked patty inside a pita half and spoon the feta and olive spread over it.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
How do I mix the spread?
Combine feta, olives, steak sauce, lemon juice, and mayo in a mixing bowl and stir until creamy.
What category does this recipe fall into?
This recipe is categorized under Lunch/Snacks.
How many pita halves are prepared in total?
Using 3 pita breads cut in half results in 6 pita pockets.
Can I use turkey instead of beef?
Yes, ground turkey is a suitable option for the patties.
Where does the inspiration for these flavors come from?
The recipe is inspired by the vibrant tastes of Greece.
What should I do with the pitas after filling them?
Arrange them on a baking sheet and heat them in the oven for 5 minutes.
Are the tomatoes added before or after baking?
Tomatoes and lettuce are added after the pitas have been warmed in the oven.
Should the olives be sliced or whole?
The olives should be sliced for this recipe.
What provides the tangy flavor in the spread?
The combination of feta cheese and lemon juice provides a tangy flavor.
How many hamburger patties are needed?
You need 6 hamburger patties for this recipe.
Is the steak sauce added to the meat or the spread?
The steak sauce is mixed into the feta and olive spread.
What is the preparation for the lettuce?
The lettuce should be shredded before being added to the wraps.