Greek Turkey Burgers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Chilling time
30 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
473 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Turkey Burgers
Description
Greek Turkey Burgers combine ground turkey with crumbled feta cheese, chopped spinach, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs including mint and parsley, lemon zest, and dried oregano. The mixture is shaped into patties and chilled to help them firm up, which aids in cooking evenly without falling apart. Cooking involves frying or grilling in olive oil until cooked through, developing a slightly crisp exterior while retaining moisture inside.
The burgers are traditionally served on ciabatta rolls accompanied by tzatziki sauce, lettuce, red onion rings, and additional feta for creaminess and tang. This combination highlights the Mediterranean flavors and textures, balancing the lean turkey with rich and fresh ingredients.
It's important to use turkey with some fat content to prevent dryness. Chilling the patties before cooking helps them maintain shape, and using slightly wet hands when forming the patties reduces sticking. Cooking temperature should reach an internal 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption. Optional additions like sun-dried tomatoes can enhance the flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 200 g Turkey mince
- 40 g feta cheese crumbled
- 0.5 red onion finely chopped
- 30 g spinach finely chopped
- 2 garlic crushed, clove
- 2 tablespoon mint finely chopped, fresh
- 0.5 lemon (zest only)
- 2 tablespoon parsley fresh
- 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoon tzatziki
- 2 ciabatta roll
Instructions
- Put 200 g Turkey mince, 40 g Feta, 0.5 Red onion, 30 g Spinach, 2 Garlic clove, zest of 0.5 Lemon, 2 tablespoon Fresh mint, 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano and 1 pinch Sea salt into a large bowl.
- Using your hands, mix it all together.
- Form the mixture into 2 burger patties and then put in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil and fry the burgers for 15 minutes, turning regularly. Alternatively, put them under the grill for 15 minutes, turning half way through.
- Serve on 2 Ciabatta roll with lettuce, red onion rings, 4 tablespoon Tzatziki and extra feta.
Notes
- Use turkey with enough fat content to keep the burgers moist and tender.
- Chill the formed patties in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help them hold together during cooking.
- Use slightly wet and cold hands when shaping patties to prevent sticking.
- Check doneness with a probe thermometer; turkey burgers should reach 165°F (74°C) internally.
- For additional Mediterranean flavor, consider adding chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Serve in ciabatta rolls for texture, or pita breads to keep the presentation Greek.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 473kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 761mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 457mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2238IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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