Greek Turkey Burgers
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Number of portions: 4 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 g) raw lean ground turkey
- 1 large egg
- 5 oz (142 g) frozen chopped spinach, squeezed of excess liquid
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tsp (10 mL) canola oil
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
Yogurt spread
- ½ cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
Sides
- 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into quarters lengthwise
- 2 medium zucchini, cut in half widthwise then sliced into strips
Directions
- In a large bowl combine ground turkey, egg, spinach, garlic, and feta cheese.
- Divide the mixture into 4 portions and form each into a patty.
- Heat grill or barbeque to medium. Cook patties for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, or until cooked through.
- Cook red bell peppers and zucchini on grill or barbeque to desired tenderness.
- Combine yogurt spread ingredients in a small bowl.
- Spread bottom hamburger buns with yogurt spread.
- Top with red onion, tomato, and a burger patty. Serve with grilled vegetables.
Nutrient | Per portion |
Calories | 441 kcal |
Protein | 35 g |
Carbohydrates | 37 g |
Fat | 19 g |
Fibre | 7 g |
Sodium | 508 mg |