Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
324 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
Description
The Mediterranean Turkey Burgers recipe uses ground turkey mixed with sun-dried tomatoes, minced red onion, thawed spinach, crumbled feta cheese, and dried oregano. The ingredients are shaped into five flat patties to counteract shrinkage during cooking and are pan-fried in a small amount of oil until browned and cooked through. The accompanying lemon dill yogurt sauce blends Greek yogurt with lemon juice, garlic powder, dried dill, and salt, offering a tangy and herbal complement to the rich turkey burgers. The final dish is served on hamburger buns with sliced cucumber, which adds a fresh crunch and lightness to the meal.
The recipe focuses on combining complementary flavors and textures: the savory turkey and feta, the acidity from the lemon and yogurt sauce, and the fresh contrast from the cucumber. These burgers can be made as a filling lunch or dinner option and highlight Mediterranean-inspired ingredients through their seasoning and sauce.
A note mentions using 93% lean ground turkey, which ensures a balance between moisture and leanness. The yogurt sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated to let flavors meld, which contributes to the sauce's bright taste.
Ingredients
Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup yogurt $0.50, plain, Greek
- 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice $0.03
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder $0.02
- 1/8 tsp dill $0.02, dried
- 1/8 tsp salt $0.02
Turkey Burgers
- 19 oz. ground turkey $3.89
- 1/4 cup tomatoes $0.83, sun dried
- 1/4 cup red onion $0.08, minced
- 2 oz. spinach $0.25, frozen, 1 cup when frozen
- 1/4 cup feta cheese $0.57, crumbled
- 1 tsp oregano $0.10, dried
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil $0.04, generic cooking oil
For Serving
- 5 Hamburger Bun $3.04
- 1/2 cucumber $0.75, sliced
Instructions
- Make the lemon dill yogurt sauce first. Stir together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried dill, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare the add-ins for the turkey burgers. Finely chop the sun dried tomatoes, mince or finely dice the red onion, crumble the feta, and then thaw and squeeze all the moisture out of the frozen spinach (2 oz. will be about 1 cup when frozen, ¼ cup when thawed and squeezed dry).
- Add the ground turkey, sun dried tomatoes, red onion, feta, spinach, dried oregano, garlic powder, and salt to a bowl. Mix the ingredients together until evenly combined.
- Divide and shape the turkey mixture into five burger patties. Make them flatter and wider than usual because they will shrink up and in as they cook.
- Heat ½ Tbsp cooking oil in a skillet over medium. Once hot, add three of the turkey burgers and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining cooking oil and the rest of the burger patties.
- To serve, smear some of the lemon dill yogurt sauce on a bun. Add a turkey burger, some sliced cucumber, and sliced red onion, then enjoy.
Notes
- Use 93% lean ground turkey for balanced moisture and texture.
- Prepare the lemon dill yogurt sauce ahead of time and refrigerate to enhance its flavor.
- Drain thawed spinach well to prevent excess moisture in the patties.
- Shape the patties thinner and wider than typical to account for shrinkage during cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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