Healthy Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta, and Homemade Tzatziki

These Healthy Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta, and Tzatziki are a nutritious and flavorful alternative to traditional beef burgers. Packed with fresh spinach, tangy feta, and savory spices, these burgers are juicy and full of Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Topped with a cool and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, they’re perfect for a light meal that doesn’t compromise on taste. Enjoy them in a bun, wrapped in lettuce, or on their own for a satisfying, healthy option.

Ingredients

For the Spinach Feta Burgers

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 large sweet onion, grated
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups cucumber, grated and peeled (about 1 medium cucumber)
  • 2 cups thick whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped

Instructions

Make the Tzatziki Sauce

  1. Prep the Cucumber: Grate the peeled cucumber, then place it in a cheesecloth or clean towel. Squeeze out any excess moisture to avoid a watery tzatziki.
  2. Combine Ingredients : In a medium bowl, mix together the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and chopped dill. Stir until well combined.
  3. Chill the Sauce: Cover and refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Prepare the Spinach Feta Burgers

  1. Combine Burger Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped spinach, crumbled feta, grated sweet onion, whisked egg, minced garlic, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Form Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 3/4-inch thick.
  3. Cook the Burgers : Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the pan, then cook the turkey patties for about 5 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and are golden brown.
  4. Assemble and Serve: Serve the spinach feta burgers with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce on top. You can enjoy them on a bun, in a lettuce wrap, or with a side salad.

Conclusion

These Healthy Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta, and Tzatziki are a delicious, protein-packed option perfect for any meal. The combination of lean turkey, nutrient-rich spinach, and creamy feta offers a tasty balance of flavors, while the fresh tzatziki sauce adds a cool, refreshing finish. This is a burger you can feel good about enjoying, whether on a casual weeknight or at your next gathering.

Healthy Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta, and Homemade Tzatziki

Lean and flavorful turkey burgers made with spinachand feta, served with a fresh, homemade tzatziki sauce for a healthy,Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Spinach Feta Burgers

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh spinach finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 large sweet onion grated
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups cucumber grated and peeled (about 1 medium cucumber)
  • 2 cups thick whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped

Instructions
 

Make the Tzatziki Sauce

  • Prep the Cucumber: Grate the peeled cucumber, then place it in a cheesecloth or clean towel. Squeeze out any excess moisture to avoid a watery tzatziki.
  • Combine Ingredients : In a medium bowl, mix together the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and chopped dill. Stir until well combined.
  • Chill the Sauce: Cover and refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Prepare the Spinach Feta Burgers

  • Combine Burger Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped spinach, crumbled feta, grated sweet onion, whisked egg, minced garlic, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
  • Form Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 3/4-inch thick.
  • Cook the Burgers : Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the pan, then cook the turkey patties for about 5 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and are golden brown.
  • Assemble and Serve: Serve the spinach feta burgers with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce on top. You can enjoy them on a bun, in a lettuce wrap, or with a side salad.
Keyword healthy turkey burger

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