Carb Smart Spinach and Feta Pork Patties
with Lemony Tomato-Pepper Salad- Barley
- Milk
- Wheat
- Rye
- Sesame
- Soy
- Oats
Feta, lemon, sweet tomatoes and zesty garlic – this combo is full of bold, Greek-inspired flavours! Lots of veggies and extra protein from the feta add a satisfying spin in place of starch! Carb Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's carbohydrate amount.
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Pork
¼ cup
Italian Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Barley, Milk, Wheat, Rye, Sesame, Soy, Oats)
160 g
Sweet Bell Pepper
113 g
Baby Tomatoes
113 g
Baby Spinach
½ cup
Feta Cheese, crumbled
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbsp
Lemon-Pepper Seasoning
1 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
1 unit(s)
Lemon
Not included in your delivery
1.5 tbsp
Oil*
0.06 tsp
Salt*
0.06 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Finely chop half the spinach. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add chopped spinach to the dry pan. Cook, stirring often, until wilted. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly.
While spinach cools slightly, core, then cut pepper into 1/4-inch slices. Halve tomatoes. Zest, then juice half the lemon (whole lemon for 4 ppl). Cut any remaining lemon into wedges. Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
Add breadcrumbs, cooked spinach, Lemon-Pepper Seasoning, lemon zest, garlic and half the feta to a medium bowl. Add pork, then combine. (TIP: If you prefer firmer patties, add an egg to mixture!) Form mixture into eight 2-inch-wide patties (16 patties for 4 ppl).
Reheat the same pan (from step 1) over medium. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil, then patties. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, cook patties in 2 batches, using 1/2 tbsp oil per batch.) Pan-fry until cooked through, 3-4 min per side.** Transfer to a plate, then cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, add lemon juice and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine. Add tomatoes, peppers, remaining feta and remaining spinach, then toss to combine.
Divide pork patties and lemony tomato-pepper salad between plates.Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The pork patties are well-seasoned and flavourful, with feta and lemon zest adding a bright, Greek-inspired character. Some reviewers found the lemon quite forward; reducing the amount slightly can help balance the overall taste.
- Ease of prep: Most reviewers found this recipe quick and straightforward to pull together on a weeknight.
- Suggestions: Add an egg to the patty mixture to help them hold together and stay moist during cooking. For the salad, consider stirring a spoonful of mayo or yogurt into the dressing, or using a Greek-style dressing, to add more depth; some reviewers also added olives, cucumber, or romaine for extra variety.
- Leftovers: Leftover patties keep well and taste great cold, and some reviewers enjoyed them in a sandwich the next day.
- Sauce: Several reviewers suggested serving the patties with tzatziki or hummus to round out the meal and add a creamy finishing element.
