Greek Turkey Burgers
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Greek Turkey Burgers
Description
This recipe combines lean ground turkey with minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, finely chopped kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped spinach to create a moist, flavorful burger mix. Seasoned lightly with salt and black pepper, the mixture is shaped into thick patties with a thumb indentation to prevent doming during cooking.
The cooking process starts by searing the patties in a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat to brown the exterior and develop flavor and texture. The skillet then transfers to a hot oven (420°F) to finish cooking evenly inside, reaching the safe internal temperature of 165°F. Alternatively, the patties can be baked on a foil-lined sheet for a similar time.
The resulting burgers showcase juicy turkey mingled with tangy and briny notes from olives and feta, balanced by aromatic herbs and the fresh spinach. These can be served on toasted whole wheat buns or alongside Mediterranean-style sides, offering a distinct take on turkey burgers with focused flavors from the added ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground turkey 93% lean
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives (finely chopped)
- 3 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup spinach finely chopped and packed, fresh
- Pinch sea salt
- Pinch black pepper
- olive oil spray form
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 420°F.
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix together thoroughly.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, until the edges are brown and seared, then flip the patties over.
- 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.
- You can also bake them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil for 8 to 10 minutes.
- 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
- This recipe is adapted with permission from Kevin Curry's Fit Men Cook, reflecting its specific ingredients and method.
- Form patties evenly for consistent cooking; the thumb indentation helps keep them flat and prevents doming.
- Turkey burgers are cooked to 165°F internal temperature for safe eating while retaining juiciness.
- Serving with toasted whole wheat buns complements the Mediterranean flavors and adds texture contrast.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% 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.
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