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Greek Turkey Burgers

Jan 30, 2023 · 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.
5 from 6 votes
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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. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

    July 29, 2014 at 3:06 am

    These burgers look really delicious, and of course I'm a huge feta fanatic! I know that feeling when something is so good that it goes on rotation.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:44 pm

      Feta is like one of the best things ever!

      Reply
  2. Vicky says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    Great recipe! I have made homemade beef burgers, but haven't tried turkey burgers. Do you have any chicken burger recipes too?

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:44 pm

      I have a thai chicken burger recipe in my recipe index :)

      Reply
  3. Melanie says

    July 28, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    I have a burger obsession too. We have been having lots of BBQs to make the most of the good weather.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:45 pm

      Might as well! The cold weather will be here before we know it.

      Reply
  4. Zoe says

    July 28, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    I love turkey burgers, and we usually stuff ours with cheddar, like an inside out burger, but I am definitely trying this too.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:45 pm

      I love stuffed burgers. We have lean beef burgers stuffed with stilton the other week and they were incredible. Definitely one for a treat meal though.

      Reply
  5. Katherine says

    July 28, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    Oh my goodness, I love anything having to do with Greek. The title alone got me all excited! I have already pinned these! They look so so good! xx

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:46 pm

      Take a look at the Mediterranean section in my recipes too - lots of Greek recipes there as well :)

      Reply
  6. Rowan says

    July 28, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    I am so happy that I found your blog on Pinterest. I made my entire meal plan for this week using your recipes. This is going in next week's meal plan.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:46 pm

      I hope you have lots of delicious things planned :)

      Reply
  7. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    July 28, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    Just the title of these burgers has me drooling! I love that these have the wonderful Greek flavor, combined with feta. Sounds perfect for the summer!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      Summer and burgers just go so well together!

      Reply
  8. Sarah says

    July 28, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    These have become a household speciality with me now. Tasty, easy to do and I enjoy making them! Thank you for introducing me to it!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      Yay! I am glad that you are all enjoying them!

      Reply
  9. Mark says

    July 28, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    I need to buy that burger press. We make so many burgers, but they never look "right".

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      The burger press does give them a nice professional look.

      Reply
  10. Jade Dando says

    July 28, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    This looks lovely! Not too high in calories either! Will be trying this out xx

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      Turkey burgers are very lean and using a strong cheese like feta means you can use less, but still get all the deliciousness from it.

      Reply
  11. Hannah Gee says

    July 28, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    oh my goodness this is like my perfect burger if I was ever going to eat one. Passes recipe to mum right now xx

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      You should definitely give them a go then :)

      Reply
  12. Kathryn Moore says

    July 28, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    These burgers look great! I might have to try them! xx

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      You really should. They are yummy.

      Reply
  13. Nayna Kanabar (@SIMPLYF00D) says

    July 28, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    I love gadgets and your burger press looks great.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      I love little gadgets like this too. Only trouble is, I don't have enough space in my kitchen.

      Reply
  14. Amy says

    July 28, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    I like turkey breast mince, but I find it can be a bit bland, so hopefully the feta will help with that. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      The feta and the other ingredients do add a lot of flavour to it.

      Reply
  15. Nina Tilland says

    July 28, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    I never realised how easy tzatziki was to make. I am going to make some tomorrow to use as a dip for my snacks.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      If you have never made it before, you really should. It goes well in sandwiches as a replacement for mayo too.

      Reply
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