Three grilled turkey burgers stacked on a white plate, sitting on a black and white tablecloth.

Mediterranean Turkey Burger

Name: Mediterranean Turkey Burger
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Poultry
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lbs Ground turkey; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1/2 Medium Red Onion, finely chopped; 1 cup Fresh Spinach, chopped fine; 1/4 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 1/2 tsp Dried Parsley; 1 tsp Sea Salt; 1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper; 2 Pitas, cut in half to form pockets; 2 cup Arugula; 1/2 cup Pickled Red Onions; 4 tbsp Tzatziki Sauce; Additional Item:; Baking Sheet; Parchment Paper or Wax Paper; Large Bowl

Courtesy of National Turkey Federation

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 30 - 120 minutes
Cook Time: 50 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

1-1/2 lbs	Ground turkey
2 cloves	Garlic, minced
1/2	Medium Red Onion, finely chopped
1 cup	Fresh Spinach, chopped fine
1/4 cup	Feta Cheese, crumbled
1 tbsp	Olive Oil
1 tsp	Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp	Dried Parsley
1 tsp	Sea Salt
1/2 tsp	Fresh Ground Black Pepper
2	Pitas, cut in half to form pockets
2 cup	Arugula
1/2 cup	Pickled Red Onions
4 tbsp	Tzatziki Sauce

Additional Item:

• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper or Wax Paper
• Large Bowl

Directions:

Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, garlic, onion, spinach, feta, olive oil, oregano, dill, salt and pepper. Mix just until everything comes together. Make sure not to overmix!
Using your hands, form the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into 1” thick patties.
Transfer them to the lined baking sheet and chill for at least 30 minutes. This can be done up to a day in advance.
Preheat your grill to medium high heat (450ºF).
Once the grill has reached temperature, oil the grates. This prevents the burgers from sticking and helps facilitate those classic grill marks! Using grilling tongs, rub the grates with a wad of paper towels dipped in canola oil, making sure to coat the grates well. Give the grill 5-10 minutes to get back up to temperature after oiling.
With a metal spatula, transfer the chilled patties on to the grill.
Grill for about 5-6 minutes then flip and grill for another 5-6 minutes, until the burgers are slightly charred and golden. An instant read thermometer will reach 165°F when the burgers are done.
Once they are done, transfer patties to a serving platter.
Serve in a pita with arugula, pickled red onions and tzatziki.
Tip: You can customize this burger to your liking with additional toppings such as hummus, feta, black olives and tahini.