Description
Juicy turkey burgers with sautéed spinach, garlic, and feta, served with a refreshing tzatziki-style sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground turkey (93/7)
- 2 tsp. olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 big handfuls spinach, roughly chopped (~ 3 oz)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled (~ 2–2 ½ oz.)
- 1 ½ tsp. dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup grated English cucumber, squeezed to remove water
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp. fresh dill (or 1 tsp. dried)
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 425ºF–450ºF.
- Sauté the spinach and garlic: Heat olive oil, then add spinach and garlic, cooking until spinach wilts. Remove from heat and cool.
- Mix the burger mixture: In a bowl, combine ground turkey, cooked spinach, feta, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined.
- Form the patties: Shape into 4–5 patties, pressing extra feta into the tops.
- Grill: Cook the patties on one side for 10 minutes, then flip and grill for 6–8 minutes more, until they reach an internal temperature of 160ºF.
- Serve: Place burgers on a bun or lettuce wrap, adding toppings as desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, omit the feta and substitute yogurt with a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean