Greekish Turkey Burgers

Serves

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

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If you love bold Mediterranean flavors but want a lighter, low-carb option, these Greek-style turkey burgers wrapped in lettuce with tzatziki are perfect! They are juicy, packed with fresh herbs and spices, and topped with creamy tzatziki for a refreshing bite. Plus, wrapping them in crisp lettuce keeps things fresh and light while still satisfying that burger craving.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Healthy & Low-Carb - Ditch the bun for a crisp lettuce wrap.
Mediterranean Flavors - Sundried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and feta make each bite pop.
Juicy & Tender Ground turkey stays moist with the right mix of ingredients.
Meal-Prep Friendly - Make extra patties to enjoy throughout the week.

These Greek-style turkey burgers pair perfectly with a side of roasted sweet potatoes, a Greek salad with feta and olives, or grilled zucchini or eggplant.

These Greek turkey burgers wrapped in lettuce are a flavorful, healthy twist on a classic burger. Whether you’re following a low-carb diet or just love Mediterranean-inspired meals, this dish is a must-try!

Products used: Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil, Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients

For the Burgers
1 tablespoon SOOC Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil
1 tablespoon SOOC Sicilian Lemon Balsamic
1 ½ - 2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
½ cup feta, crumbled
½ cup red onion, minced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 eggs
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper
Bibb lettuce leaves, buns, sliced red onion, cucumber, tomato, optional toppings
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For the Tzatziki Sauce
1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cucumber (grated and drained of excess water)
1 tablespoon SOOC Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil
1 tablespoon SOOC Sicilian Lemon Balsamic
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Tzatziki Sauce

1. Grate the cucumber, then squeeze out excess moisture using a paper towel.

2. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, balsamic, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir in the grated cucumber and mix until well combined.

Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving and putting onto the burgers.

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Burgers

1. In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, feta, and red onion. Add in balsamic, garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper and eggs and mix everything together with your hands to combine.

2. Heat a pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Place the hand shaped burgers into the hot pan and cook on each side for about 5 minutes.

3. Slather burgers with tzatziki sauce and red onion and serve on buns or bun less in the bibb lettuce leaves. Add more cucumber, tomatoes, and/or salt and pepper.