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A plate resting on a cutting board, with four grilled greek turkey burgers, next to red onion, a burger bun, and a bowl of tzatziki on the board.
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Greek Turkey Burgers

Greek Turkey Burgers are the PERFECT weeknight dinner, made with lean ground turkey, fresh herbs, feta cheese, olives, and spices, ready in under 45 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Refrigerate20 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Jacqui

Equipment

  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Grill or saute pan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce gluten free
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
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Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a medium mixing bowl. With your hands, gently mix everything together until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
  • Form the mixture into 4 burger patties, pressing gently on the middle to make sure they're even. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before cooking.
  • On a grill over medium-high heat, cook the burgers for 5-6 minutes, then turn over and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes on the other side. The burgers are done when they're fully cooked through and have an internal temperature of 165°F with a meat thermometer.
  • Once the burgers are done and removed from the grill, place the buns on the grill and toast for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings and serve.

Notes

Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer! 
*The nutrition is just for the burger patties, not for the buns or toppings*
Storage
Refrigerate for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Freeze for 2-3 months in a freezer-safe container. Freeze the burgers with a piece of parchment paper between each patty, to prevent them from sticking together.
Cooking Tips
  • Be careful not to over-mix the burgers before making the patties. You want the ingredients to be just combined, so the burgers don't turn out dense.
  • Press the burger patties down gently in the middle before grilling, to help them cook more evenly.
  • Chilling the burger patties in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before grilling can help them hold together better.
  • Avoid pressing on the burgers as they're cooking, to avoid losing any of the juices that helps keep them tender

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 779mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1243IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2mg
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