Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta & Tzatziki

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Creamy tzatziki and crisp sliced cucumber add a refreshing twist to this easy burger recipe loaded with feta and spinach. No tzatziki? No problem! Make your own at home by combining plain strained yogurt with a squeeze of lemon, dill and finely chopped cucumber.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on July 30, 2024

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 burgers

Nutrition Profile:

Bone-Health Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 pound 93% 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 (see Tip). 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.

To make ahead

Prepare patties, wrap individually and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.

Tip

To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2018; updated October 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

376	Calories
17g	Fat
29g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 burger
Calories 376
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g	10%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 30g	60%
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 103mg	34%
Vitamin A 4776IU	96%
Vitamin C 4mg	5%
Folate 89mcg	22%
Sodium 678mg	29%
Calcium 234mg	18%
Iron 3mg	19%
Magnesium 100mg	24%
Potassium 586mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta & Tzatziki

Ingredients

Directions

To make ahead

Tip

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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