Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki
Turkey burgers don't have to be dry or boring. Feta, spinach, and garlic keeps these Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers juicy and flavorful, while a creamy homemade Greek yogurt tzatziki adds the perfect finish.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 egg whisked
- 1 cup spinach finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese finely crumbled
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced or microplaned
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- For serving: Buns, thinly sliced red onion, tomato, lettuce, extra feta, Greek yogurt tzatziki sauce
Greek yogurt tzatziki
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber diced very small
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely minced or microplaned
- 1-2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk the egg. Add the spinach, feta, bread crumbs, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the ground turkey and mix well (clean hands works best). Form into 4 equal burgers about (about 4” diameter, ¾” thick or the size of your buns).
- Whisk all of the ingredients for the tzatziki in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Place the burgers in pan and cook for 10 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 10 minutes or until burgers reach a minimum internal temperature of 165° F.
- Serve the burgers on toasted buns with spinach, tomato, red onion and tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- Use 93% lean ground turkey for the best flavor and texture.
- Mix the turkey just until combined to keep the burgers tender.
- Cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Make the tzatziki while the burgers cook, then let it chill until you're ready to serve.
- These burgers can also be grilled. Preheat the grill to medium heat, lightly oil the grates, and cook until the burgers reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Nutrition facts are an estimate for one turkey burger with tzatziki and do not include the bun or optional toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 956IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 2mg
