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Greek Turkey Burgers

These Greek Turkey Burgers, mixed with Kalamata olives, feta, and spinach,combine all my favorite Greek flavors and can be served with or without the bun.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives (finely chopped)
  • 3 ounces crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1 cup finely chopped and packed fresh spinach
  • Pinch each of sea salt and black pepper
  • Olive oil spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 420°F.
  2. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix together thoroughly.
  3. Scoop out a large fistful of meat, roll it into a ball, then flatten it to form a patty around 1 ½ inches thick. Repeat with the remaining meat to make 5 large patties of equal size.
  4. Once the patties are formed, use your thumb to make a shallow indentation in the middle of each patty to prevent them from forming a dome as they cook.
  5. Set a large oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray lightly with olive oil. When the skillet is hot, add the patties.
  6. Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, until the edges are brown and seared, then flip the patties over.
  7. Cook for an additional minute, then place the entire skillet in the oven to cook until the internal temperature is 165°F, 9 to 11 minutes.
  8. You can also bake them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil for 8 to 10 minutes.
  9. Enjoy these as a burger with a toasted whole wheat bun, butter lettuce, cucumber slices, thin red onion slices (optional), sliced tomato, and a little Greek yogurt instead of mayo. Or pair a patty with salad, rice, quinoa, or even roasted vegetables!

Notes

  • Reprinted with permission from Kevin Curry, Fit Men Cook.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 2.5g (1%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 14.5g (22%) Saturated Fat 5.5g (28%) Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 360mg (15%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger
Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 2.5g 1%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 14.5g 22%
Saturated Fat 5.5g 28%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 360mg 15%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.