Greek Turkey Burgers

Greek turkey burger on a black plate with a blue napkin and a fork in the background.

5 from 1 vote

These Greek Turkey Burgers with spinach and feta cheese are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional burgers. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, these burgers are always a hit and can be made in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Burger, Main Course

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie

Servings:

Calories: 212kcal

Author: Dr. Sonali Ruder

Equipment

large skillet

Ingredients

1 lb 93% lean ground turkey or ground chicken
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped, fresh baby spinach
2 ounces (heaping ⅓ cup) crumbled feta cheese
Olive oil spray for cooking
Tzatziki sauce

Optional:

hamburger buns, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion

Instructions

Mix all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Form the mixture into 4 patties. Make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from forming a dome as they cook.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with olive oil. When hot, add the patties and cook 4-5 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes on the second side until done. The patties are cooked with the temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Remove burgers from the skillet and serve on hamburger buns with tzatziki sauce and your favorite burger toppings like lettuce, tomato, or red onion. Alternatively, you can serve the burgers on top of a salad or grain bowl.

Notes

You can add other flavorful ingredients to the turkey burger patties in addition to spinach, like sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives or roasted red peppers.

I use dried spices in this Greek burger for convenience but if you have fresh herbs like fresh parsley or dill, you can mix them into the burger patties too.

The best way to check if the burgers are done is to check them with an instant-read thermometer to ensure they reach 165°F.

I like to top these burgers with my homemade tzatziki- it takes these burgers to the next level! You can also buy it from the grocery store.

Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. These burgers are great for meal prep. Use leftover turkey burgers in salads, grain bowls, and pita sandwiches.

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