These easy, simple, and healthy Greek Turkey Burgers are loaded with Mediterranean herbs, spinach, feta, and sun-dried tomatoes. Serve it as a quick weeknight dinner in between burger buns or on top of salad greens.
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Why You Should Make This
- Ground turkey, feta, and Greek spices are undeniably delicious!
- Ultra flavorful and packed with spinach and sun dried tomatoes.
- Perfect for meal prep lunches, weekend cookouts, and anything in between!
Ingredients List:
The key to these Greek style turkey burgers is loads of fresh ingredients and Mediterranean flavors. Here’s what we need from the grocery store:
- minced garlic – fresh garlic gives us that punch of savory flavor that sings Mediterranean.
- fresh spinach – go for baby spinach for the best texture and mild flavor.
- 97% lean ground turkey – we love ground turkey in our house, but you can also sub another lean meat like ground chicken or even ground lamb.
- ground spices – a good mix of garlic powder, oregano, and dried basil turns any old burger into something spectacular. Feel free to toss in fresh herbs like fresh parsley or basil.
- salt + pepper – Kosher salt and black pepper round out the flavors.
- egg – one large eggs helps bind the patties together.
- sun dried tomatoes – I love sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, but dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes will also work.
- feta – buy a whole block of feta and crumble it at home. Bonus points if the feta is packed in brine.
- Buns, salad greens and extra toppings – serve these classic burger style with lettuce, tomato, and red onion, add more leafy salad greens, or skip the bread altogether and serve them on a bed of greens.
Instructions Overview
This healthy Greek turkey burger recipe will be ready before you know it, just in time to get those burger toppings prepped for assembly. Here are the step-by-step instructions:
1
Cook down spinach
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Then add the garlic and spinach and saute until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
2
Make the burger meat mixture
In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and cooled spinach. Give it a good mix, then add the egg, stir once more, then mix in the sun dried tomatoes and crumbled feta.
3
shape the burger patties
Scoop about ½ cup of the turkey mixture and shape into patties to make 4 large patties. Or make 6 small patties.
For best results, place the turkey patties on a baking sheet and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
EVEN SIZE BURGERS: I like to use a 1/2 cup measuring cup to form the shape and get equal amounts of the burger mix. You’ll get about four burgers this way, or you can make smaller patties.
3
cook the burgers
Heat another tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (or preheat an outdoor grill). Cook burgers until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165ºF, about 5-6 minutes per side.
Rest burgers for 3-4 minutes for extra juicy burgers.
Serving Suggestions
Nothing says Greek turkey burgers more than the way you serve. Some of our favorite ways to enjoy include:
- On Brioche buns with lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber slices, a little Greek yogurt, and extra feta cheese
- Grain bowl with quinoa, greens, red pepper, Kalamata olives, artichokes, and homemade tzatziki sauce
- Stuffed inside a wrap or pita with a side salad
- On top of salad greens or stuffed inside Butter lettuce to make a lettuce wrap
- And always with some sweet potato fries or regular fries on the side
How to Store & Reheat
Make Ahead: The turkey burger mix can be prepped and stored in the fridge up to one day in advance. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
Leftover turkey burgers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days. Alternate between pieces of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Freeze: Freeze flat on a parchment lined baking sheet for 1 hour. Transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for 2 months.
Reheat in a low oven (300 degrees F) for 10-12 minutes (or 15-20 minutes from frozen), until warm.
Recipe FAQs
What is a Greek burger made of?
Our Greek burgers are made with lean ground turkey, garlic, oregano, basil, spinach, feta, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Is a turkey burger healthier than a hamburger?
This depends on the type of ground turkey you use. I like to use a 97% lean ground turkey (97% meat, 3% fat) for less fat and calories. Turkey burgers are also a great way if you are watching your ground beef consumption.
How long to cook turkey burgers?
Cook turkey burgers until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of your burgers, but they usually take 5-6 minutes per side.
If you make these Greek Turkey Burgers, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below! I love hearing from you and it helps others learn more about the recipe too. Xx Ashley
Greek Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil, plus 1-2 tablespoons more for cooking
- 3 cups loosely packed fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 pound 97% lean ground turkey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
- ½ cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- In large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil to hot pan; saute spinach and minced garlic about 3-4 minutes, until spinach has wilted. Remove from heat and transfer spinach to small bowl or plate to cool slightly.
- In large bowl, add ground turkey and sprinkle spices evenly; Add cooled spinach and fold into burger. Add egg, stir, then mix in sun dried tomatoes and crumbled feta, using hands to mix as necessary.
- Scoop about ½ cup of burger mixture and shape into patties; you should get 4 large patties. Or make 6 smaller sized ones. Place on baking sheet and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Cook: In large oiled skillet or preheated grill, cook burgers about 5-6 minutes each side, until internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Allow burgers to rest 3-4 minutes before adding to salad, buns, etc.
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