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Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers

Fresh and juicy turkey burgers made with spinach and feta cheese taste phenomenal sandwiched between two fluffy buns. Made on the stovetop, this recipe for spinach and feta turkey burgers is quick and easy! Garnish with your favorite fixings such as cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and tzatziki sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 235 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
  • 5 ounces frozen spinach thawed and excess water removed
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

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  1. For serving: whole wheat buns, sliced tomatoes, lettuce leaves, sliced cucumber, prepared tzatziki yogurt sauce
  2. Place the turkey, spinach, feta cheese, salt, pepper, garlic, egg and lemon juice in a large bowl. Mix until well combined and shape into 4 patties.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the patties to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  5. Serve immediately on white wheat buns topped with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and tzatziki sauce.

Notes

  • you may use ground chicken in place of ground turkey
  • use any bread of choice. 
  • spinach: use fresh or frozen spinach

Nutrition Information

Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 119mg (40%) Sodium 745mg (31%) Potassium 483mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 4320IU (86%) Vitamin C 3.1mg (3%) Calcium 148mg (15%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235

% Daily Value*

Calories 235kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 745mg 31%
Potassium 483mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 4320IU 86%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3%
Calcium 148mg 15%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

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