Greek Turkey Burgers with Feta and Spinach

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Greek turkey burgers with spinach and feta cheese are served with tzatziki sauce on a plate.

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Greek Turkey Burgers with Feta and Spinach

These Greek Turkey Burgers are full of spinach and feta cheese, packed with Mediterranean flavor, and come out super juicy every time! And it's all thanks to a mix of Tzatziki sauce in the patties and a quick sear in a skillet to lock in all of that goodness.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Greek

Servings: burgers

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

Greek Turkey Burgers:

1 pound ground turkey
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup packed spinach previously frozen, fully thawed and drained
2 tablespoons tzatziki sauce
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons red onion finely diced
2 teaspoons Greek seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons avocado oil

Tzatziki Arugula Slaw:

2 cups arugula
2 tablespoons tzatziki sauce
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
¼ teaspoon salt

For Serving:

4 hamburger buns toasted
Hummus optional
Tomato slices optional
Red onion slices optional

Instructions

For the Greek Turkey Burgers: Add the ground turkey, feta, spinach, tzatziki, garlic, red onion, Greek seasoning, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about 4½ to 5 inches wide and 1 inch thick.
1 pound ground turkey, ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, ¼ cup packed spinach, 2 tablespoons tzatziki sauce, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons red onion, 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5–6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 155–160°F. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil. Rest for 5 minutes, allowing the burgers to reach 165°F.
2 tablespoons avocado oil
For the Tzatziki Arugula Slaw: In a medium bowl, mix the arugula with the tzatziki, feta, and salt until well coated.
2 cups arugula, 2 tablespoons tzatziki sauce, 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, ¼ teaspoon salt
Assemble the Burgers: Spread hummus on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a burger patty, arugula salad, tomato slices, and red onion. Finish with the top bun and serve.
4 hamburger buns, Hummus, Tomato slices, Red onion slices

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Notes

Spinach: Wring out the spinach really well BEFORE measuring. You can also use fresh spinach, just make sure to cook until wilted, let it cool slightly, and then squeeze out all of the moisture as possible.
Grilling Instructions: Yes you CAN grill these, but you want to oil the grates really well as turkey burgers have a tendency to fall apart while grilling. To grill, preheat the grill to medium and then cook the patties for 5–6 minutes per side, flipping carefully, until the internal temp reaches 165°F.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.
Freezing: Uncooked patties can be frozen for up to 2 months. Stack with parchment paper between each patty and store in a freezer-safe container. Then simply thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.

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