Mediterranean Turkey Burgers with Feta

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb lb Ground turkey, preferably around 93% lean
• 1/2 cup cup Crumbled feta
• 2 clove Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp tbsp Fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tsp tsp Dried oregano
• 3/4 tsp tsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp tbsp Olive oil, for cooking
• 3/4 cup cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1/3 whole English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 1 small clove Garlic clove, finely grated
• 1 tbsp tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp tbsp Fresh dill, chopped for tzatziki
• pinch pinch Kosher salt for tzatziki
• 4 whole Burger buns
• 1 medium whole Tomato, sliced
• 1/2 whole English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/4 whole Red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups cup Arugula or shredded romaine, optional

Instructions

1. Make the tzatziki first. Combine Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill and salt. Refrigerate until serving.
2. Add ground turkey, feta, garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, salt and black pepper to a bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
3. Divide into four equal portions. Shape into patties slightly wider than the buns. Make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add patties. Cook approximately 5-7 minutes on the first side.
5. Flip and continue cooking until browned and the center reaches 165°F. Remove burgers and rest approximately 3 minutes.
6. Toast buns lightly if desired. Spread tzatziki over the buns. Add turkey burger.
7. Top with tomato, cucumber, red onion and optional greens. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Chef's Notes

Use approximately 93% lean turkey rather than extremely lean turkey breast for a noticeably juicier burger. Feta contributes both moisture and savory flavor. Do not press down on the patties while cooking. Food safety: Cook ground turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F.

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