Greek Turkey Burgers

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Greek Inspired

Keyword: Greek turkey burgers, healthy burger recipes, stuffed turkey burger

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 40

Servings: burgers

Calories: 301kcal

Author: Ashley

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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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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Notes

MAKE AHEAD - burger mix can be prepped and chilled in the fridge up to one day in advance. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.

STORAGE - leftover burgers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days. Store 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 - reheat in a low oven (300 degrees F) for 10-12 minutes (or 15-20 minutes from frozen), until warm.

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