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one turkey feta burger with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and tzatziki sauce
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Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers

Fresh and juicy turkey burgers made with spinach and feta cheese taste phenomenal sandwiched between two fluffy buns. This recipe for spinach and feta turkey burgers is quick and easy to make on the stovetop. Garnish with your favorite fixings, such as cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and tzatziki sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Diet: Low Fat
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
  • 5 ounces frozen spinach thawed and excess water removed
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Place the 1 pound ground turkey, 5 ounces frozen spinach, ½ cup feta cheese, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 clove of garlic, 1 egg, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice in a large bowl.
    ground turkey, egg, spinach, feta cheese, and seasonings, added to a bowl.
  • Using your hands or a spatula, mix well to combine. shape into 4 patties. Divide the mixture into 4 sections and make 4 round patties.
    hand mixing all the burger ingredients in a bowl.
  • Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the patties to the pan.
    4 burger patties are placed on a pan before cooking.
  • Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
    4 cooked burger patties on a pan.
  • Serve immediately on white wheat buns topped with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and tzatziki sauce.
  • For serving: whole wheat buns, sliced tomatoes, lettuce leaves, sliced cucumber, prepared tzatziki yogurt sauce
    one turkey feta spinach burger with cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and tzatziki sauce

Notes

  • You may use ground chicken in place of ground turkey
  • Use any bread of choice. 
  • Spinach: Use fresh or frozen spinach
  • Make a double batch and store some in the fridge for 4 days for later use. 
  • You can freeze these patties for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4320IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 1.9mg