This Greek turkey burger is juicy and packed with incredible mouth-watering flavor. An easy and healthy weekday staple. Your family or guests will go back for seconds! Enjoy!
Great Greek Burgers
15 Carbs (depends on the pita bread)
Equipment
- Board for Chopping
- Large Skillet I prefer cast iron
- Spatula
- Sharp knife
- Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- 1 Small bowl and plate
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil evoo
- 1 1.2 Pounds Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Ground turkey or remove meat from links.
- 1 Cup Red Onion, Diced Small, Divided
- 3/4 Cup Cooked Spinach, Chopped
- 3 Tbsp Fresh Garlic, Minced, Divided Or 1 ½ Tsp Dried Garlic
- 3 Tsp Fresh or Dried Oregano, Divided
- 2 Tsp Salt Or Grill Seasoning
- 1 Tsp Pepper
- 1 Cup Greek Yogurt Full Fat is usually very creamy with less carbs
- ½ Cup English Cucumber, Diced
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
- ½ Cup Roasted Red Peppers, Diced Jarred (or roast fresh in 425 F oven for 20 minutes.)
- 1 Cup Feta Cheese
- ½ Cup Kalamata Olives, Chopped Optional
- ½ Cup Fresh Parsley, Chopped Optional
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, Cut in half
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and "tools for the trade" which will really saves you time.
- Burgers: In a mixing bowl combine ground turkey, ½ cup onion, spinach, 2 tbsp fresh garlic (or 2 tsp dried), 2 tsp oregano, and 1 tsp each of salt and pepper.
- Form oblong patties to fit in half of a pita, around ½ inch in thickness.
- Heat evoo in skillet on medium high. Add turkey burgers and brown for 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Flip burgers and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes, or until internal temp is 165 degrees. Tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Sauce: In a small bowl mix yogurt, cucumber and lemon juice. Season with remaining garlic, oregano, and salt.
- Toppings: On a plate arrange red peppers, remaining onion, Feta cheese, olives, parsley, and tomatoes.
- Cut pitas in half and toast. Fill pitas with burger, sauce and toppings. Kali Oreksi!! So easy and so tasty!
