Spinach and Feta Turkey Burger with Tzatziki Sauce
Lean turkey burgers mixed with spinach and feta, served on whole-wheat buns with a homemade tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon and dill.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Servings: 4servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
1poundground turkey
2teaspoonsgarlic powder
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoondry oregano
3cupsspinachfreshcooked
1/2cupfeta cheese
1tablespoonolive oil
4whole-wheat burger buns
1tomatomediumsliced thin
1red onionsliced thin
1/4cupcucumbershredded
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1tablespoondry dill
2garlic clovesminced
2teaspoonsolive oil
1cupGreek yogurtplain
2teaspoonslemon juice
Instructions
Instructions
Place 1/4 cup shredded cucumber in a small bowl, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and set aside for at least 5 minutes.
In a mixing bowl combine 1 pound ground turkey, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon dry oregano. Mix to combine.
Squeeze out any remaining liquid from 3 cups spinach (fresh, cooked) and add the drained spinach to the turkey mixture. Add 1/2 cup feta cheese and mix until spinach and feta are evenly distributed.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form each portion into a patty.
In a separate bowl combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon dry dill, 2 garlic cloves minced, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir until smooth.
After the cucumber has sat for at least 5 minutes, squeeze out and discard the excess liquid, then add the drained cucumber to the yogurt mixture and combine well to finish the tzatziki sauce.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey patties and cook about 10 to 15 minutes total, turning once halfway through, until patties are firm and no pink remains in the center (or internal temperature reaches 165°F).
Place each cooked patty on a whole-wheat burger bun, top with thin slices of tomato and red onion, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately.
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Small Bowl
Skillet
Notes
Notes
For a lower carb burger, swap out the bun for a lettuce wrap! Or, enjoy the patty on it's own with a knife and fork.