These delicious spinach and feta turkey burgers are packed full of Mediterranean flavors, easy to make, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Enjoy them with a bun or protein-style lettuce wrapped.
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Why You'll Love These Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers
These juicy spinach and feta turkey burgers are great to make any time of the year, but especially during the warm summer months. The Mediterranean flavors elevate the dish, taking an ordinary turkey patty and turning it into something truly unique. Top these delicious burgers with our Greek tzatziki sauce, and pair them with our roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes. Here are some reasons why you will love these spinach feta turkey burgers:
- They are the best turkey burgers, full of flavor! Most of the time turkey burgers can come off bland or even dry, but these delicious Greek turkey burgers are juicy and full of flavor. A great option for burger night or even meal prep throughout the week.
- Packed with veggies and protein! These burgers are nutritious and filling, packed with fresh veggies, herbs, cheese, and spices. There are no bread crumbs used in this recipe, keeping these patties gluten-free.
- Easy dinner with several cooking options. Making turkey burgers at home is super easy, just combine your ingredients, cook, and enjoy! Similar to beef burgers, these patties can be made on the grill, on the stovetop, or in the oven.
Spinach and Feta Turkey Burger Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
- Ground Turkey: I recommend using 93/7 lean ground turkey meat. The fat adds extra moisture and creates juicy burgers. If you can't find ground turkey, ground chicken makes a great alternative.
- Veggies: Finely diced red onion, sundried tomatoes, and fresh spinach add texture and flavor to the patties.
- Aromatics: Fresh minced garlic elevates the flavor.
- Fresh Herbs: Fresh dill is key, adding a ton of flavor which makes all the difference!
- Spices: A combination of dried oregano, salt, and black pepper gives these burgers so much flavor.
- Cheese: Crumbled feta cheese inside the burger adds the perfect salty bite.
Find the printable recipe card with full recipe instructions and measurements below.
How To Make Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers
- Combine the ingredients. Add the ground turkey, red onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, dill, oregano, feta, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl. Stir the turkey mixture together until combined.
- Form the patties. Divide the mixture to form 4 large patties, smoothing and rounding out the edges. Set the patties on a plate, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Cook the patties. Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side. They should have nice grill marks on the outside and be cooked through. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Alternatively, you can bake the patties in the oven at 350°F for 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite burger toppings of your choice.
Ways To Cook Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers
- Bake: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the baking sheet in the oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- Grill: Heat the outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Cook the raw patties for 4-5 minutes on each side. They should have nice grill marks on the outside and be cooked through.
- Stovetop: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil and then add the patties. Cook for 5-6 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5-6 minutes until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Tips For Success
- Refrigerate patties before cooking. Chilling the patties will help ensure the patties stay together.
- Don't skip the recommended tzatziki sauce! Although technically optional this creamy yogurt sauce is packed with fresh dill and cucumber, and pairs so well with these burgers.
- Finely dice the vegetables and herbs. This will give the turkey burgers a better mouthfeel and help keep the patties together.
Storage Instructions
- Storage: These turkey burger patties will last 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Freezing: Transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container with parchment paper in between. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Microwave turkey patties until warm.
FAQ
Yes! These flavorful turkey burgers can easily be made in the oven. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the baking sheet in the oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.
You'll want to finely dice the vegetables and herbs to properly form the patties without them falling apart. Then chill the patties for at least 20 minutes before cooking.
Turkey dries out quickly compared to a classic beef burger, therefore it is also recommended to use at least and use 93% fat for moist turkey burgers. You'll also want to watch the cooking time closely. As soon as the patties reach 165°F remove them from the heat.
You can top these turkey burgers with traditional burger toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, and onion. Serve them on a lettuce wrap or a bun.
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Recipe
Greek Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers With Tzatziki
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta
- 1 cup (loosely packed) baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Sauce
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients. Add the ground turkey, red onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, dill, oregano, feta, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl. Stir the turkey mixture together until combined.
- Form the patties. Divide the mixture to form 4 large patties, smoothing and rounding out the edges. Set the patties on a plate, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Cook the patties. Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side. They should have nice grill marks on the outside and be cooked through. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Serve with your favorite burger toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Bake: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the baking sheet in the oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- Grill: Heat the outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Cook the raw patties for 4-5 minutes on each side. They should have nice grill marks on the outside and be cooked through.
- Stovetop: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil and then add the patties. Cook for 5-6 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5-6 minutes until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Kenny says
Very juicy and full of flavor. The sauce is amazing as well!