Creamy tzatziki and crisp sliced cucumber add a refreshing twist to this easy burger recipe loaded with feta and spinach. No tzatziki? No problem! Make your own at home by combining plain strained yogurt with a squeeze of lemon, dill and finely chopped cucumber. Ground turkey is a lean protein source, offering essential amino acids for muscle repair and maintenance while being lower in fat than traditional beef burgers. Spinach adds vitamins A, C, and K, along with iron and fiber, contributing to overall health, immune support, and digestion. Feta cheese provides calcium and healthy fats, supporting bone health and adding a tangy flavor. The tzatziki sauce, made with yogurt, brings probiotics for gut health and additional protein and calcium. This combination makes for a delicious, nutrient-dense meal with a Mediterranean twist.
Prep Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 small hamburger buns, preferably whole-wheat, split
- 4 tablespoons tzatziki
- 12 slices cucumber
- 8 thick rings red onion (about 1/4-inch)
Directions:
Preheat grill to medium-high. Squeeze excess moisture from spinach. Combine the spinach with turkey, feta, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well. Form into four 4-inch patties. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the patties until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 6 minutes per side. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 165°F.) Assemble the burgers on the buns, topping each with 1 tablespoon tzatziki, 3 cucumber slices and 2 onion rings.
To make ahead:
Prepare patties, wrap individually and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
Tip:
To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size 1 burger; calories 376; total fat 17g; saturated fat 6g; cholesterol 103mg; sodium 678mg; total carbohydrate 29g; dietary fiber 5g; total sugars 5g; added sugars 1g; protein 30g; vitamin c 4mg; calcium 234mg; iron 3mg; potassium 586mg
