Greek Turkey Burgers with Feta, Spinach, and Tzatziki Recipe
These Greek Turkey Burgers are a flavorful and healthy twist on traditional burgers, packed with fresh spinach, shredded zucchini, crumbled feta cheese, and aromatic herbs. Grilled to perfection and topped with creamy tzatziki sauce, they make a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
For Cooking and Serving
- Olive oil or avocado oil, for grilling
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- Tzatziki sauce
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Red onion slices
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, chopped spinach, shredded zucchini (with excess moisture squeezed out), crumbled feta cheese, minced red onion, chopped parsley, lemon zest, garlic powder, dried oregano, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into four evenly sized patties, about 1/2 inch thick each, ensuring they hold together well for grilling.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium heat, then lightly brush the grates or pan with olive oil or avocado oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill Burgers: Place the turkey patties on the grill and cook for approximately 5 to 6 minutes per side. Grill until an internal temperature of 165° F is reached, ensuring the turkey is fully cooked through.
- Assemble Burgers: Toast the hamburger buns separately if desired. Place each grilled turkey patty on a bun, then top with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion slices. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze excess moisture from the shredded zucchini to prevent soggy patties.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee the turkey burgers are safely cooked to 165° F.
- Feel free to substitute hamburger buns with whole wheat or gluten-free buns if preferred.
- Additional toppings like cucumber slices or olives can enhance the Mediterranean flavors.
- These burgers can also be cooked on a stovetop grill pan if an outdoor grill is unavailable.
