Best 8 Greek Turkey Burgers With Yogurt Sauce Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers, look no further than Greek turkey burgers with yogurt sauce. Made with ground turkey, a blend of Mediterranean spices, and fresh herbs, these burgers are bursting with flavor. Topped with a creamy and tangy yogurt sauce, they are a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Not only are they delicious, but they are also a healthier option, lower in fat and calories than traditional beef burgers. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or just looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, these Greek turkey burgers with yogurt sauce are sure to be a hit.

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

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS WITH SPICY YOGURT SAUCE



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Enjoy the bold Greek flavors in these easy and healthful turkey burgers. The yogurt topping is delicious with grilled fish, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
2 teaspoons McCormick® Oregano Leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Thyme Leaves
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Black Pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
McCormick® Ground Cumin
McCormick® Sea Salt from Sea Salt Grinder
Additional McCormick® Ground Black Pepper
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
Leaf lettuce, tomato and cucumber slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the turkey, feta, oregano, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Shape into four patties., In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties; cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink and a thermometer reads 165°., In bowl, season yogurt to taste with cumin, sea salt and additional pepper. Serve burgers on buns. Top each burger with yogurt mixture. Garnish with lettuce, tomato and cucumber if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

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 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

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 WITH YOGURT SAUCE



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

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 cup cucumber, chopped
1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix sauce ingredients; refrigerate until serving time.
  • In medium bowl, mix all burger ingredients except buns. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
  • 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 burgers on buns with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.3, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 79.5, Sodium 610.5, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 8, Protein 30.2

TURKEY BURGER WITH GREEK YOGURT SAUCE



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Grilled Turkey Burger With Greek Yogurt Topping is perfect, easy and super HEALTHY meal for the entire family. Tender juicy meat hugged with seasonal veggies in whole grain bun, topped with amazing light and delicious yogurt sauce makes this burger extra special and extra tasty.

Provided by Natalie

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 lb lean ground turkey
1 egg
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoon sparkling mineral water (optional)
black pepper (to taste)
Himalayan salt (optional, if needed)
4 tablespoons greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dill
1/2 teaspon lemon juice
Himalayan salt (to taste)
2 whole grain bun
lettuce (to taste)
red cabbage (to taste)
red onion (to taste)

Steps:

  • Place turkey meat into a large bowl with egg and bread crumbs. Add soy sauce and olive oil. Stir to combine. Add sparkling mineral water, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper and stir the mixture. Add more salt if needed.
  • Form 2 burger patties. Keep in mind that the burger will shrink up a bit after it has cooked. Place them on baking paper and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat, or preheat a nonstick skillet over a medium heat on the stove.
  • Lightly spray the grill or skillet with olive oil, and then cook the patties for 8-10 minutes per side.
  • In a separate bowl mix greek yogurt, mustard and dill with lemon juice. Add salt to taste.
  • To assemble burger: Place lettuce and red cabbage onto buns. Add grilled burger. Top with greek yogurt sauce and red onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 1004 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

TURKEY BURGERS WITH YOGURT DILL SAUCE



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This recipe came from chicagotribune.com. Very easy recipe. Great for a warm summer night! This recipe only makes 2 burgers, but you can easily adjust it for more servings!

Provided by Bethany T

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 2 burgers, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces ground turkey
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large pita bread (cut in half)
1/4 cup greek-style nonfat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, clove of garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix and shape into two patties.
  • Grill to your liking or pan-fry over medium heat.
  • Arrange turkey patties on pita halves.
  • Mix together the yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic, and dill.
  • Spoon mixture onto patties.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.7, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 90.2, Sodium 582.2, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 24.4

Tips:

  • Use ground turkey that is at least 93% lean. This will help to keep the burgers moist and flavorful.
  • Add plenty of seasonings to the burger mixture. This will help to give the burgers flavor and depth.
  • Don't overmix the burger mixture. Overmixing can make the burgers tough.
  • Cook the burgers over medium heat. This will help to prevent the burgers from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to cook the burgers to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This will ensure that the burgers are cooked safely.
  • Serve the burgers on toasted buns with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese.
  • The yogurt sauce is a great way to add extra flavor and moisture to the burgers. Be sure to make it ahead of time so that the flavors can meld.

Conclusion:

Greek turkey burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are packed with flavor and are sure to please everyone at your next cookout. So next time you're looking for a healthier burger option, give Greek turkey burgers a try!

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