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This turkey burger is loaded with Greek-inspired flavors, topped with fresh feta cheese, and a homemade Tzatziki sauce. Make it during the week for a quick and easy dinner, or save it for a special weekend meal.
ALL ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
In addition to the incredible flavor, I also love these turkey burgers because they are:
- Easy: Simple ingredients, easy to make, and doesn’t take up very much time.
- Healthy: This recipe is loaded with healthy ingredients. Great for clean eating!
- Versatile: You could use lettuce buns, turn it into a salad, or use a regular burger bun. Add whatever toppings you’d like!
- Meal-Prep Friendly: This will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. I prep mine in these reusable glass containers. Make it as a side for dinner one night and bring the leftovers for lunch the next day!
- Enjoyed by everyone! Anyone who loves Greek-inspired flavors will enjoy this recipe!
WHAT YOU WILL YOU NEED:
I encourage everyone to opt for certified organic ingredients as much as possible to avoid toxic pesticides like glyphosate.
- Ground Turkey: Here’s the organic ground turkey that I used in this recipe. You could also use ground chicken.
- Feta Cheese: I love feta cheese! It goes so well with these burgers. This is the pasture-raised organic feta that I get every week.
- Burger Fillings: Red onion, fresh garlic, spinach, pasture-raised egg, extra virgin olive oil, and dried oregano.
- Avocado Oil: To cook the burgers I used a bit of avocado oil. It’s a high-heat cooking oil that’s a healthy substitute for vegetable and canola oils.
- Tzatziki: Cucumber. I prefer English cucumbers. Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt. I like this one that’s 100% grass-fed and organic. Lemon juice, fresh dill, fresh garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
- Toppings: Lettuce (I used Bibb lettuce), fresh slicing tomato, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
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TIPS FOR THIS RECIPE:
HOW TO MAKE THIS AHEAD OF TIME?
You can prep the burger mixture and the tzatziki a day ahead of time, if necessary!
HOW LONG TO KEEP LEFTOVERS?
You can keep the leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container like these reusable glass containers.
MY FAVORITE KITCHEN TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE:
- Chef’s Knife: This Victorinox Pro Chef’s Knife is THE BEST and sharpest Chef’s Knife under $50 I have found. I love mine and use it every single day.
- Vegetable Peeler: If you decide to peel your cucumber, this is my favorite type of veggie peeler! So easy and fast!
- Cutting Board: A Bamboo Cutting Board is a great kitchen tool for every single meal!
- Non-Toxic Grill Skillet: This is the cast iron grill skillet that I love. It’ll last a lifetime.
- Fine Mesh Strainers: These fine mesh strainers are great for draining the water from the cucumber in this recipe.
- Citrus Squeezer: This is my favorite citrus squeezer. I use it every day!
- Glass Containers: If you have leftovers or decide to meal prep this recipe, always opt for reusable glass containers.
MORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
- Chopped Salmon Avocado Dill Salad
- Cherry Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Fresh Herbs
- Fresh Blueberry Watermelon Mint Salad with a Hint of Lime
- Smoky Honey Barbecue Chicken Wings (Clean Eating, Sugar-Free)
- Loaded Baked Potato Bites with Crispy Bacon and Cherry Tomatoes
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This turkey burger is loaded with Greek-inspired flavors, topped with fresh feta cheese, and a homemade Tzatziki sauce. Make it during the week for a quick and easy dinner, or save it for a special weekend meal.
Ingredients
TURKEY BURGERS
- 1 pound ground turkey, preferably organic
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, plus more for topping
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1/2 cup spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 pasture-raised egg, whisked
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (to grease the skillet)
TZATZIKI SAUCE
- 1/4 English cucumber (about 1/2 cup), grated
- 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
TOPPINGS
- Lettuce (bibb, romaine, iceberg)
- Tzatziki sauce
- Feta cheese
- Fresh tomato, sliced
- Cucumber, thinly sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the burgers. In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, feta cheese, red onion, garlic, spinach, the whisked egg, olive oil, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands, then separate into equal portions and shape into patties. The mixture will be sticky. Place the patties on a plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Make the Tzatziki sauce. Using a fine-mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or even a strong paper towel, squeeze as much water out of the grated cucumber as possible. Place the cucumber in a small bowl, then add in the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, and minced garlic. Mix well, then season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. This can be made in advance and keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Grease a grill pan with the avocado oil. I like this non-toxic cast-iron grill skillet. You could also use a regular skillet. A preheated grill works too. Place the skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is warm, arrange the prepared patties onto the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Both sides should be nice and browned. Let the burgers rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
- To make a bunless burger, simply layer some lettuce on a plate, add the turkey burger, slather on some of that Tzatziki sauce, then top with feta cheese, fresh tomato, thinly sliced cucumber, red onion, and anything else you desire. You could also crumble the burger and turn it into a salad using the Tzatziki as a dressing. Or, you could use a burger bun of your choice. I like these Ezekiel buns. Enjoy!
Notes
I encourage everyone to opt for certified organic ingredients as much as possible to avoid toxic pesticides like glyphosate.
Keywords: burger, turkey burgers, greek, tzatziki, dinner, grill
