Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers

Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers

from kaynutrition.com
25 min
4 servings

These spinach feta turkey burgers are filled with flavor and protein while being lean and low in calories. Serve them with Greek tzatziki sauce or my simple herbed yogurt sauce for a hearty and healthy feast.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Brioche or whole wheat bun
  • Lettuce
  • Red onion, thinly sliced
  • Cucumber, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium pan on medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the red onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Finally, add chopped spinach and a pinch of salt and cook until spinach is wilted and tender. Remove from the heat and set aside, allow to cool slightly. (Although you can add these ingredients to the burgers raw, cooking them lightly prior to mixing them with the ground turkey helps to enhance the flavor and texture.)

  2. 2

    In a medium sized bowl, add the ground turkey and cooked red onion, garlic, and spinach mixture, crumbled feta cheese, salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Using your hands, mix the ingredients until well combined.

  3. 3

    Once mixed, divide and shape the turkey burger mixture into 4 evenly-sized burger patties.

  4. 4

    Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, then add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165ºF.

  5. 5

    While the burgers are cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce. Add the Greek yogurt, parsley, salt, and pepper to a small bowl or jar and stir until well combined. Set aside.

  6. 6

    Once the burgers are cooked, remove them from the grill and assemble them on buns with yogurt sauce and toppings of your choice.

  7. 7

    Any leftover burger patties can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.