Recipe of the Week - Greek Turkey Burgers

These Greek Turkey Burgers, mixed with Kalamata olives, feta, and spinach,combine all my favorite Greek flavors and can be served with or without the bun

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds 93% lean ground turkey

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, finely chopped

  • 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese

  • 1 cup finely chopped and packed fresh spinach

  • Pinch each of sea salt and black pepper

  • Olive oil spray

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 420°F.

  • Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix together thoroughly.

  • Scoop out a large fistful of meat, roll it into a ball, then flatten it to form a patty around 1 ½ inches thick. Repeat with the remaining meat to make 5 large patties of equal size.

  • Once the patties are formed, use your thumb to make a shallow indentation in the middle of each patty to prevent them from forming a dome as they cook.

  • Set a large oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray lightly with olive oil. When the skillet is hot, add the patties.

  • Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, until the edges are brown and seared, then flip the patties over.

  • Cook for an additional minute, then place the entire skillet in the oven to cook until the internal temperature is 165°F, 9 to 11 minutes.You can also bake them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil for 8 to 10 minutes.

  • Enjoy these as a burger with a toasted whole wheat bun, butter lettuce, cucumber slices, thin red onion slices (optional), sliced tomato, and a little Greek yogurt instead of mayo. Or pair a patty with salad, rice, quinoa, or even roasted vegetables!

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1 Burger

Nutrition Facts:

  • Calories: 255

  • Carbohydrates: 2.5g

  • Protein: 29g

  • Fat: 14.5g

  • Saturated Fat: 5.5g

  • Cholesterol: 111mg

  • Sodium: 360mg

  • Fiber: 0.5g

  • Sugar: 1g