Healthy Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta, and Homemade Tzatziki

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These healthful and tasty turkey burgers with spinach, feta, and tzatziki are a great substitute for regular beef burgers. These burgers are juicy and bursting with tastes inspired by the Mediterranean, thanks to the addition of fresh spinach, tangy feta, and spicy spices. They are ideal for a light dinner without sacrificing flavor, especially when topped with a refreshing and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. For a filling, healthful choice, eat them on their own, on a bun, or wrapped in lettuce.

Ingredients

For the Spinach Feta Burgers

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 1/4 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped

3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 large sweet onion, grated
1 egg, whisked
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Tzatziki Sauce

1 1/2 cups cucumber, grated and peeled (about 1 medium cucumber)
2 cups thick whole milk Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped

How to Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce

To prepare the cucumber, grate it and wrap it in a fresh towel or cheesecloth. To prevent a watery tzatziki, squeeze out any extra moisture.
Mix the ingredients: Combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, sea salt, and minced garlic in a medium-sized bowl. Mix thoroughly.
Cool the Sauce: To let the flavors combine, cover and chill the tzatziki sauce for ten to fifteen minutes.

Get the spinach feta burgers ready.

Add the ground turkey, chopped spinach, crumbled feta, shredded sweet onion, whisked egg, minced garlic, dried basil, salt, and pepper to a large bowl.

Create Patties: Separate the ingredients into four equal parts, then form each part into a 3/4-inch thick patty.

To cook the burgers, place a grill pan or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. After lightly oiling the pan, fry the turkey patties for about five minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and have an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Put the spinach feta burgers together and serve them with a good amount of tzatziki sauce on top. They go well with a side salad, on a bun, or in a lettuce wrap.

In conclusion
A tasty, high-protein choice that goes well with any meal are these nutritious turkey burgers with spinach, feta, and tzatziki. The fresh tzatziki sauce lends a cool, refreshing finish, and the mix of lean turkey, nutrient-rich spinach, and creamy feta delivers a delicious balance of tastes. Whether you’re having this burger at your next get-together or on a relaxed weekday, you can feel good about eating it.