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Creamy tzatziki and crisp sliced cucumber add a refreshing twist to this easy Greek-inspired burger recipe loaded with feta, spinach and Mediterranean spices. No tzatziki? No problem! Make your own at home by combining plain Greek yogurt with a squeeze of lemon, dill and finely chopped cucumber.
Prep/Cook Time: 30 Minutes, Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 pound 3% 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. 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.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 376 Calories, Total Fat: 17 g, Saturated Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 103 mg, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Fiber: 5 g, Total Sugars: 6 g, Added Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 30 g, Sodium: 677 mg, Potassium: 586 mg, Folate: 89 mcg, Calcium: 234 mg
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