Best 7 Greek Turkey Burgers With Minted Cucumber Sauce Recipes

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Discover the tantalizing flavors of Greek cuisine infused into hearty turkey burgers, creating a delightful dining experience. These delectable burgers burst with Mediterranean flair, combining the succulent savoriness of ground turkey with an array of aromatic herbs and spices. Perfectly grilled or pan-seared, these burgers are nestled within soft, fluffy pita bread, accompanied by a refreshing minted cucumber sauce. Each bite offers a burst of tangy, herbaceous flavors, complemented by the cool and creamy texture of the sauce. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Greece, as we present the recipe for these irresistible Greek turkey burgers with minted cucumber sauce.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS WITH MINTED CUCUMBER SAUCE



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These turkey burgers have a green twist with the addition of spinach--a perfect flavor combination with cucumber-yogurt sauce!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach
1 1/4 lb lean (at least 93%) ground turkey
1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 thin slices medium tomato, halved
5 whole-grain pita bread halves (6 inch)

Steps:

  • Set oven control to broil. In medium bowl, mix Cucumber Sauce ingredients; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Cook spinach as directed on box; cool slightly. Squeeze to drain well. In large bowl, mix cooled spinach, turkey, 1/4 cup yogurt, the oregano, garlic salt and pepper. Shape into 5 oval patties, each about 1/2 inch thick. On broiler pan, place patties. Broil with tops about 5 inches from heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of burgers reads 165°F.
  • Place 2 tomato slice halves in pita pocket halves; place burgers over tomato slices. To serve, top each burger with about 3 tablespoons sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

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-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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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

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 LAMB-FETA BURGERS WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE



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These grilled lamb burgers are served with slices of ripe tomatoes and red onion in pita bread with a fresh tasting cucumber sauce seasoned with fresh mint and garlic.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Greek Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large unpeeled garlic cloves
1 ¼ pounds ground lamb
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ large cucumber, peeled, grated and squeezed very dry in a clean towel
¾ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon red or rice wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
4 large, thin red onion slices
4 large, thin tomato slices
4 small (4 inch) pita breads

Steps:

  • Set 4 whole garlic cloves in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast until spotty brown, about 5 minutes. Peel, mince and set aside.
  • Break up lamb in a medium bowl. Sprinkle roasted garlic, feta, oregano, salt and pepper over meat; stir with a fork to combine. Divide into 4 portions. Toss meat back and forth between cupped hands to form a ball. Pat with fingertips to flatten to about 4 inches wide. Refrigerate.
  • Mix cucumber, sour cream, mint, vinegar, 1 minced clove of garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Refrigerate sauce until ready to serve.
  • Build a hot fire on one side of grill. Replace rack. When coals are covered with white ash, add burgers. Cover and cook, turning only once, until done, about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium to medium-well burgers.
  • Grill pitas until spotty brown and warm, a minute or so per side. Split crosswise. Spread a couple of tablespoons of sauce over 4 pita halves. Top each with an onion slice, a tomato slice and a burger. Spread a portion of the remaining sauce over each burger. Top with remaining pita halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 139.2 mg, Fat 46.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sodium 760.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your burgers. Look for ground turkey that is fresh and not frozen, and use fresh herbs and vegetables.
  • Don't overmix the turkey. Overmixing can make the burgers tough. Just mix the ingredients until they are combined.
  • Cook the burgers over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the burgers are cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  • Serve the burgers immediately. They are best when they are hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

Greek Turkey Burgers with Minted Cucumber Sauce are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are packed with flavor and are perfect for a summer cookout. The minted cucumber sauce adds a refreshing touch to the burgers, and they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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