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Greek Turkey Burgers

Updated: Jan 30, 2023 · Published: Jul 28, 2014 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 86 Comments

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These moist and juicy Greek turkey burgers are a great choice if you are looking for a leaner, healthier option to a traditional burger. Bursting with Greek flavours like feta, mint and lemon, these burgers are topped with our easy cool and creamy homemade tzatziki that brings the whole burger together.

Two burgers in ciabatta buns surrounded by crumbled feta.

Turkey is a great choice when trying to make healthier versions of your favourite meals, because it's such a lean meat. Turkey mince makes great burgers because it doesn't get dry like chicken mince can. It pairs beautifully with Greek flavours and there are even some veggies hidden in them too.

We are in full-on burger mode at the moment and we have plenty of burger recipes to keep you going. Burgers get a bad reputation for being unhealthy, but it's really easy to make a lighter version - it's all about the flavours.

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Why you will love it

  • Ready in just 20 minutes - Quicker than going to the burger shop or ordering takeaway.
  • Good source of lean protein - 100g (3.5oz) of turkey contains 29g (1oz) of protein, which is 58% of your recommended daily value.
  • Easy to adapt - Mix up the herbs and cheese, for lots of different versions.
  • Go great at a BBQ - Impress at your next BBQ with something different.

Ingredients needed

  • Turkey mince - using a less than 5% turkey mince helps to make these burgers really lean. You could use a higher fat percentage, but this would change the nutritional information.
  • Feta cheese - It's not a Greek dish without feta, right? This adds plenty of flavour, and some creaminess too. Try to use authentic feta, as you really will taste the difference.
  • Red onion - You can swap this for shallots, which will give a sweeter flavour.
  • Spinach - This is an easy way to give the burgers a green vegetable boost. Make sure to finely chop it, if you want it to be more "hidden".
  • Garlic - Fresh is always best, but you can use ready chopped garlic in a jar if you want to save some time.
  • Mint - The perfect herb for a Greek dish. It really helps to lighten up the burgers.
  • Parsley and Oregano - The perfect Greek herbs to use.
  • Lemon - This adds some freshness to the burgers.

Step by step

One: Put the turkey mince, feta, onion, spinach, garlic, lemon zest, mint, parsley and oregano into a large bowl.

A metal mixing bowl with ground turkey, minced garlic, feta, herbs and spices.

Two: Using your hands, mix it all together.

A mixing bowl containing a turkey burger mix.

Three: Form the mixture in to 2 burger patties and then put in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Two raw turkey burgers on a white plate.

Four: Fry in a small amount of oil for 15 minutes, turning regularly. Alternatively, put them under the grill for 15 minutes, turning half way through.

Two turkey burgers cooking in a frying pan. One is about to be flipped.

Five: Serve on ciabatta rolls with lettuce, red onion rings, tzatziki and extra feta.

Greek Turkey Burgers on a wooden serving board.

Greek flavours

As these are Greek turkey burgers, there were certain ingredients that were a must and feta is one of them. Crumbling some feta into the burger patties keeps them extra juicy and adds a lovely creamy and slightly salty flavour.

You get a real burst of lemon when biting in to these burgers too, which is something I love about Greek food. The lemon helps to keep them nice and light and fresh tasting too. Greek cuisine is all about the herbs as well, so you will find fresh mint and parsley the stars of the show there.

A turkey burger in a ciabatta bun.

What to serve these burgers with

Tzatziki is a must! Use our really easy Homemade Tzatziki Recipe to top these burgers with and then you can add some lettuce, red onion and some extra feta when serving them in a bun. As for a side, we ate them with some vegetable crisps. But why not try our Baked Polenta Fries or Baked Sweet Potato Fries?

We served ours in a ciabatta bun, but you could serve them in a pita bread to keep it Greek.

Turkey Burgers with lettuce, red onion and tzatziki.

FAQs

Can turkey burgers be made in advance?

You can form the burger patties in advance then keep them in the fridge until you are ready to cook. They would be good in the fridge for about 24 hours. The tzatziki can be made in advance too, so then all you have to do is cook the burgers and pile everything up.

Can turkey burgers be frozen?

Yes, you can freeze turkey burgers. Put them on a tray and freeze them. Once they are fully frozen, you can stack them with baking paper between them and then put in a freezer bag. Once fully defrosted, they can be cooked as normal.

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Extra tips

• Make sure the turkey you get isn't too lean. It needs some fat in it to stop thee burgers from getting dry.
• For some extra Mediterranean flavour, add some chopped sun dried tomatoes in to the burger mixture.
• We served our burgers in ciabatta rolls, however you could serve them in pita breads to keep it Greek.
• Put the burgers in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking so they firm up and hold together (especially important if you are cooking them on the BBQ).
• To form the patties, use cold, slightly wet hands - this will stop the mince sticking to your hands.
• If you have a probe thermometer, the cooked internal temperature of turkey mince should be 165°F/74°C

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Recipe

Greek Turkey Burgers on a wooden serving board

Greek Turkey Burgers

By: Dannii Martin
Turkeys aren't just for Christmas! These Greek turkey burgers are a great option if you are looking for a leaner, healthier option to a traditional burger.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 15 minutes mins
Chilling time: 30 minutes mins
Total: 20 minutes mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 473kcal
Allergens:
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Ingredients

  • 200 g (7 oz) Turkey mince
  • 40 g (0.25 cups) Feta - crumbled
  • 0.5 (1) Red onion - finely chopped
  • 30 g (1 cups) Spinach - finely chopped
  • 2 (2) Garlic clove - crushed
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh mint - finely chopped
  • 0.5 (1) Lemon - (zest only)
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 pinch Sea salt
  • 1 pinch Ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 4 tablespoon (8 tablespoon) Tzatziki
  • 2 Ciabatta roll

Instructions

  • Put 200 g Turkey mince, 40 g Feta, 0.5 Red onion, 30 g Spinach, 2 Garlic clove, zest of 0.5 Lemon, 2 tablespoon Fresh mint, 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano and 1 pinch Sea salt into a large bowl.
  • Using your hands, mix it all together.
  • Form the mixture into 2 burger patties and then put in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil and fry the burgers for 15 minutes, turning regularly. Alternatively, put them under the grill for 15 minutes, turning half way through.
  • Serve on 2 Ciabatta roll with lettuce, red onion rings, 4 tablespoon Tzatziki and extra feta.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure the turkey you get isn't too lean. It needs some fat in it to stop thee burgers from getting dry.
  • For some extra Mediterranean flavour, add some chopped sun dried tomatoes in to the burger mixture.
  • We served our burgers in ciabatta rolls, however you could serve them in pita breads to keep it Greek.
  • Put the burgers in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking so they firm up and hold together (especially important if you are cooking them on the BBQ).
  • To form the patties, use cold, slightly wet hands - this will stop the mince sticking to your hands.
  • If you have a probe thermometer, the cooked internal temperature of turkey mince should be 165°F/74°C

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 761mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2238IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 3mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Carol says

    June 30, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    These burgers were delicious, even with 3tbsp of fresh oregano from the garden! Didn't add spinach as didn't have any, next time will try it with dried oregano now I know how much. Thank you Dannii for your such quick response.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 01, 2020 at 9:15 am

      I am happy to hear they turned out well :)

      Reply
  2. Carol walden says

    June 29, 2020 at 5:29 pm

    It mentions oregano in method but not in ingredients, am in the middle now of making it!! Help please !!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      June 29, 2020 at 6:44 pm

      It's just 0.5tsp dried oregano. I have added it to the ingredients - sorry about that.

      Reply
      • Carol walden says

        June 29, 2020 at 7:00 pm

        Well hopefully 3 tbsp of fresh oregano will be ok also what temperature should burgers be cooked at? X

        Reply
        • Dannii says

          June 29, 2020 at 8:12 pm

          It depends on how much you like oregano I guess :) On the hob at a medium heat.

          Reply
  3. Rach @ This Italian Family says

    July 31, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    I've never made greek burgers, but these look delicious!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 31, 2014 at 5:09 pm

      I think they are my favourite burger. It is nice to make them with lamb too.

      Reply
  4. Bri | Bites of Bri says

    July 31, 2014 at 1:06 am

    5 stars
    I loooooove burgers and I especially love turkey burgers (we jokingly call them turgers=turkey+burger). YUM!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 31, 2014 at 10:42 am

      Haha, I am going to start calling them that now too.

      Reply
  5. Leah | So, How's It Taste? says

    July 29, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    These sound so good right now. Nothing wrong with a burger obsession!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 7:33 pm

      It is becoming more than an obsession recently.

      Reply
  6. David @ Spiced says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    5 stars
    I have a serious addiction for feta cheese...and I think these burgers need to make an appearance in my backyard soon! Thanks for the delicious idea! :-)

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 6:27 pm

      Definitely give them a try and let me know what you think :)

      Reply
  7. Shobha says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:28 am

    They look delicious !

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      Thanks! We eat them every couple of weeks in our house :)

      Reply
  8. Ruby @ Ruby Red Apron says

    July 29, 2014 at 5:56 am

    These turkey burgers look delicious! And I so need a burger press! I am not a big fan of handling raw meat either.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      You should definitely get yourself one. They are great!

      Reply
  9. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    July 29, 2014 at 5:45 am

    these look so delicious.. love how relatively guilt free they are as well. yum!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      They are very lean and low in calories. Especially if you use a lettuce wrap instead of a bun.

      Reply
  10. Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says

    July 29, 2014 at 5:27 am

    Yum, this sounds like a delicious burger. I love using turkey over beef and the addition of feta is fabulous! I need one of these :D

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      We have been using a lot of turkey instead of beef too. I actually think I prefer the flavour.

      Reply
  11. Sarika Gunjal says

    July 29, 2014 at 4:44 am

    The burger looks yummy. My husband loves turkey, will have to try it for him...:-)

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      I hope he enjoys it!

      Reply
  12. Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says

    July 29, 2014 at 3:28 am

    I love turkey burgers but I've never thought to add feta. Sounds like a great dinner idea for tomorrow night.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:44 pm

      Turkey and feta go so well together. I hope you enjoy your dinner tonight :)

      Reply
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