Best 9 Greek Turkey Burger Recipes

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With its bold flavors and juicy texture, the Greek turkey burger is a delightful culinary creation that tantalizes the taste buds and offers a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers. Crafted with ground turkey, a leaner and more nutritious protein, this burger is packed with the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean spices, fresh herbs, and tangy feta cheese. Served on a toasted bun with a dollop of tzatziki sauce and a side of crisp fries or a refreshing Greek salad, this burger promises a satisfying and wholesome dining experience. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a novice cook seeking a flavorful and nutritious meal, this step-by-step guide will lead you through the process of creating the perfect Greek turkey burger, leaving you with a tantalizing dish that will impress your palate and keep you coming back for more.

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GREEK-STYLE TURKEY BURGERS



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The best turkey burgers i have ever tried .... I freeze left-overs, and heat in the microwave later ...

Provided by najwa

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground turkey
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup kalamata olive, chopped (I usually use chopped salad olives)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil (optional)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Form into 4 patties, then grill.
  • I have served this on regular burger buns with tomatoes and mayo, and on pita with tahini, tomatoes and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.7, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 111.7, Sodium 609.1, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 28

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS



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These Greek Turkey Burgers, mixed with Kalamata olives, feta, and spinach,combine all my favorite Greek flavors and can be served with or without the bun.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds 93% lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/3 cup Kalamata olives (finely chopped)
3 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 cup finely chopped and packed fresh spinach
Pinch each of sea salt and black pepper
Olive oil spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 420°F.
  • Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix together thoroughly.
  • Scoop out a large fistful of meat, roll it into a ball, then flatten it to form a patty around 1 ½ inches thick. Repeat with the remaining meat to make 5 large patties of equal size.
  • Once the patties are formed, use your thumb to make a shallow indentation in the middle of each patty to prevent them from forming a dome as they cook.
  • Set a large oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray lightly with olive oil. When the skillet is hot, add the patties.
  • Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, until the edges are brown and seared, then flip the patties over.
  • Cook for an additional minute, then place the entire skillet in the oven to cook until the internal temperature is 165°F, 9 to 11 minutes.
  • You can also bake them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Enjoy these as a burger with a toasted whole wheat bun, butter lettuce, cucumber slices, thin red onion slices (optional), sliced tomato, and a little Greek yogurt instead of mayo. Or pair a patty with salad, rice, quinoa, or even roasted vegetables!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 burger, Calories 255 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 1 g

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS



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Make and share this Greek Turkey Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by _Pixie_

Categories     Poultry

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb turkey, Ground or 1 lb turkey breast, ground, Ground
4 pimento stuffed olives, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup fat free sour cream
4 pita bread rounds
1 small cucumber, diced
1/4 cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare charcoal grill for direct heat cooking.
  • Remove cooking rack from grill and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl combine turkey, olives, parsley, garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Evenly distribute mixture into four burgers (approximately 4 1/2 inches in diameter). Grill burgers 2 to 3 minutes per side until meat thermometer registers 160 to 165 degrees F.
  • and meat is no longer pink in center.
  • To serve, spread 1 tablespoon sour cream on pita.
  • Place cooked burger on bottom half of pita and top evenly with cucumber and 1 tablespoon Feta cheese. Fold over top half of pita and serve.

GREEK STYLE TURKEY BURGERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 large egg yolk
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
A few grinds black pepper
1 red onion
4 pitas with pockets
2 tablespoons olive oil
One 16-ounce package store-bought tzatziki
1/2 head Boston lettuce
1/2 medium seedless cucumber, chopped
One 4-ounce package crumbled feta (about 3/4 cup)
Potato chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Place the turkey, egg yolk, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Grate half the red onion and add it to the bowl. Mix with your hands, then form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Place on a sheet pan or plate lined with parchment paper.
  • Put the pitas on a baking sheet and place in the oven to warm.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron or other nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the patties and cook until they are brown on the outside and no longer pink in the center, approximately 5 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the pitas from the oven and cut the tops off. Slice the remaining 1/2 red onion. Spread some tzatziki inside each pita. Fill each with lettuce, a patty, some chopped cucumber, red onion and feta, then serve with chips on the side.

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS



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A low-fat and very tasty option for summer grilling/broiling.

Provided by Jill

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ground turkey
1 ½ cups fresh bread crumbs
1 ½ cups chopped baby spinach
½ cup light Greek dressing
5 ounces feta cheese, cubed
¼ large onion, finely chopped
1 egg
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine turkey, bread crumbs, spinach, Greek dressing, feta cheese, onion, egg, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; form into patties.
  • Cook turkey burgers on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 122.8 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 582.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS



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Seasoned with oregano and topped with a creamy cucumber sauce, turkey burgers capture the great taste of gyros.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 whole wheat burger buns, split

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix sauce ingredients; refrigerate until serving.
  • In medium bowl, mix all burger ingredients except buns. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick and 5 inches in diameter.
  • Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F. Serve patties in buns with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

CONTEST-WINNING GREEK TURKEY BURGERS



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I pared down the recipe for these mouthwatering burgers after it was given to me by a dear friend. Cumin and cayenne pepper add to the turkey's wonderful taste. -Marianne Shira of Osceola, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash dried thyme
BURGERS:
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
6 slices tomato
6 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • For cucumber sauce, in a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , In a large bowl, combine the onion, green pepper, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Place cucumber and tomato slices on buns; top each bun with a burger and about 2 tablespoons cucumber sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS



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Ground turkey patties flavored with parsley, Worcestershire, and Dijon mustard are steamed then seared for these Mediterranean-inspired pita burgers. They're topped with lemon-infused yogurt, hummus, and cucumber.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground turkey (85 percent lean)
3 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus whole leaves for serving
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup plain yogurt (not Greek)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 1/4 teaspoon grated zest
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
4 flatbreads (each 6 inches), such as pitas
Hummus, cucumber spears, and arugula, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, parsley, Worcestershire, Dijon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover; refrigerate 20 minutes. Stir together yogurt, lemon juice, and zest; season with salt and pepper.
  • Set a steamer basket in a wide pot containing 1 inch water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Form turkey mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties. Steam, covered, until a thermometer inserted into patties reads 165 degrees, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; pat dry. Heat a large skillet over high; swirl in oil. Sear burgers, flipping once, until golden, about 2 minutes total. Cook breads over an open burner or under the broiler, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, 30 seconds. Spread with hummus; top each with 2 patties, cucumber, arugula, and parsley leaves. Drizzle with sauce and oil, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE



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Need a new burger? Add feta and dill and top with a deliciously creamy cucumber and Greek yogurt sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 whole wheat burger buns, split
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of the yogurt and remaining sauce ingredients; refrigerate until serving.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all burger ingredients and remaining yogurt. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Place burgers on buns; top with tomato slices and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground turkey. Look for ground turkey that is made from dark and light meat for the best flavor and texture.
  • Season the ground turkey well. Use a combination of herbs and spices to give the burgers flavor. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, and thyme.
  • Don't overmix the ground turkey. Overmixing can make the burgers tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Form the burgers into patties. Make sure the patties are about 1 inch thick and 3 inches wide. You can use a burger press to help you form the patties.
  • Cook the burgers over medium heat. This will help to prevent the burgers from drying out. Cook the burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the burgers on toasted buns. Top the burgers with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Greek turkey burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they are easy to make. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect Greek turkey burgers every time. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious burger option, give Greek turkey burgers a try!

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