Description
Add some Mediterranean flair to your next burger night with these Greek inspired spinach feta turkey burgers! A breeze to make and packed with protein, these burgers are a healthy twist on a classic favorite. Serve with a dollop of lemon dill yogurt sauce for ultimate yums!
Ingredients
For the Turkey Burgers
- 1 lb ground turkey, 93% lean
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, roughly minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, roughly minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- Whole wheat hamburger buns, lightly toasted
- English cucumber, thinly sliced
- Roma or heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- Bib lettuce, roughly torn
- Extra feta cheese crumbles
- Dijon mustard
- Quick pickled red onion if desired*
Instructions
- Preheat an outdoor grill or a grill pan rubbed with a little oil.*
- Make the lemon dill yogurt sauce (optional): In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the sauce until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for the turkey burgers. Divide meat into four large and round equal portions to make the patties. Flatten to the approximate size of your burger buns. Press your thumb into the center of each patty, forming an indent, to allow for even cooking.
- Place burger patties on the prepared grill surface or in a large non-stick pan with a tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the burgers until they just reach an internal temperature of 165°F, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and let rest under foil for a couple minutes. Serve with a dollop of lemon dill yogurt sauce (if using) and all the fixins as desired!
Notes
For the quick pickled red onion: Combine 1 large red onion (very thinly sliced), 1 cup apple cider, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, and 1 teaspoon sea salt in a sealable container (32 ounce mason jar works well). Making sure it's well sealed, give it a good shake and place in the fridge to chill for at least 10 minutes. Keep chilled until ready to use.
Don't want to grill? No worries! These burgers also work great cooked up on the stove in a large pan (non-stick pan, cast iron skillet, any kind really) drizzled with a tablespoon of olive oil. Instructions for cooking remain the same.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Burgers
- Method: Grilling/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean/American
