Authentic Greek Turkey Burgers Recipe

Authentic Greek Turkey Burgers Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 5 :Servings

Prep: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Serving size 1/5 of recipe

Calories 264 Protein 28 g Carbohydrates 3 g Fat 16 g Fiber <1 g Sugar <1 g Sodium 354 mg

• 11/2 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 spinach
• pinch each of sea salt and black pepper
• olive oil spray

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 420°F
2. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix together thoroughly
3. Scoop out a large fistful of meat, roll it into a ball, then flatten it to form a patty around 11/2 inches thick
4. Repeat with the remaining meat to make 5 large patties of equal size
5. 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
6. Set a large oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray lightly with olive oil
7. When the skillet is hot, add the patties
8. Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, until the edges are brown and seared, then flip the patties over
9. 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
10. You can also bake them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil for 8 to 10 minutes
11. 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
12. Or pair a patty with with salad, rice, quinoa, or even roasted vegetables!

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