Ground turkey can be kind of, well, boring if you don’t dress it up right. For maximum flavor and color, I therefore added some entertaining toppings to the burger patty for these Mediterranean Turkey Burgers. Additionally, these juicy burgers are topped with crunchy cucumber slices, a few slivers of red onion, and a homemade lemon-dill yogurt sauce rather than ketchup and mustard. If you’re looking to change up your burger game, these Mediterranean Turkey Burgers are it!.
Looking for a flavorful and healthy burger option? Look no further than these Greek Turkey Burgers!
These juicy burgers are packed with Mediterranean flavors, thanks to the addition of sun-dried tomatoes feta cheese, and fresh spinach. They’re perfect for grilling or pan-frying and they can be served on a bun or as a lettuce wrap.
In this article, we’ll explore two popular recipes for Greek Turkey Burgers, providing you with all the information you need to make this delicious dish.
Recipe #1: Budget Bytes’ Greek Turkey Burgers
This recipe from Budget Bytes is a budget-friendly option that’s perfect for weeknight meals. It uses simple ingredients that are readily available at most grocery stores.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Ground turkey
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Red onion
- Frozen spinach
- Feta cheese
- Dried oregano
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Cooking oil
- Hamburger buns
- Cucumber
- Red onion
Instructions:
- Make the lemon dill yogurt sauce by combining Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried dill, and salt.
- Prepare the burger add-ins by chopping the sun-dried tomatoes, mincing the red onion, crumbling the feta, and thawing and squeezing the frozen spinach.
- Combine the ground turkey, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, feta, spinach, dried oregano, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
- Divide the mixture into five burger patties. Make them flatter and wider than usual because they will shrink up and in as they cook.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the burger patties and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through.
- To serve, spread some of the lemon dill yogurt sauce on a bun. Add a turkey burger, some sliced cucumber, and sliced red onion.
Recipe #2: Skinnytaste’s Greek Turkey Burgers
This recipe from Skinnytaste is a lighter option that’s perfect for those watching their calorie intake. It uses lean ground turkey and omits the bun, making it a lower-carb meal.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Lean ground turkey
- Minced garlic
- Ground cumin
- Dried oregano
- Kalamata olives
- Feta cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 420°F.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Form the mixture into five burger patties.
- Heat an oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray with olive oil. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional minute.
- Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve the burgers on a bed of salad, rice, or quinoa.
Tips:
- For a vegetarian option, replace the ground turkey with black beans or lentils.
- Add a dollop of hummus or tzatziki sauce to your burger for extra flavor.
- Serve the burgers with a side of Greek salad or roasted vegetables.
No matter which recipe you choose, you’re sure to enjoy these delicious and healthy Greek Turkey Burgers!
Additional Resources:
- Budget Bytes’ Greek Turkey Burgers: https://www.budgetbytes.com/greek-turkey-burgers/
- Skinnytaste’s Greek Turkey Burgers: https://www.skinnytaste.com/greek-turkey-burgers/
- More Greek Turkey Burger Recipes: https://www.google.com/search?q=greek+turkey+burger+recipes
What to Serve with Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
Yes, you can use fresh spinach in this recipe instead of frozen, if you prefer. I suggest chopping the spinach until it’s in small pieces so it’s easier to mix into the meat. You may also want to sauté it briefly in a skillet to get some of the water out. You’ll want about ¼ cup once sautéed.
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt ($0.50)
- 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.03)
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
- 1/8 tsp dried dill ($0.02)
- 1/8 tsp salt ($0.02)
- 19 oz. ground turkey* ($3.89)
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes ($0.83)
- 1/4 cup minced red onion ($0.08)
- 2 oz. frozen spinach (1 cup when frozen) ($0.25)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta ($0.57)
- 1 tsp dried oregano ($0.10)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
- 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04)
- 5 hamburger buns ($3.04)
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced ($0.75)
- Make the lemon dill yogurt sauce first. Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, dried dill, and garlic powder should all be combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare the add-ins for the turkey burgers. After thawing and draining the frozen spinach (2 oz), finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes, mince or dice the red onion, and crumble the feta. will measure approximately one cup frozen and half a cup thawed and squeezed dry.)
- To a bowl, add the ground turkey, garlic powder, dried oregano, feta, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and salt. Mix the ingredients together until evenly combined.
- Divide and shape the turkey mixture into five burger patties. Since they will shrink up and in while they cook, make them flatter and wider than usual.
- Heat ½ Tbsp cooking oil in a skillet over medium. When heated, place three of the turkey burgers on each side and cook for five to seven minutes, or until thoroughly cooked and browned. Continue with the remaining burger patties and cooking oil.
- Slather a bun with some of the lemon-dill yogurt sauce for serving. Enjoy with a turkey burger, some cucumber and red onion slices.
Why 19 oz. of Ground Turkey?
I’ll never understand why, but some brands sell ground turkey in 19 oz. packages instead of one-pound packages (if you work in that industry and know why, please let me know). If you can only find a one-pound package of ground turkey, you can still make this recipe. Just make four patties instead of five, and they’ll be a little bit more flavorful. I wouldn’t change any other ingredients.
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