Turkey Burgers with Spinach and Feta
Turkey Burgers with Spinach and Feta
These delicious burgers are a hit every time I serve them. Moist and flavorful, they appeal to all ages and tastes. Serve them with my Tzatziki sauce (see the recipe index) and your favorite salad.
Ingredients
- 1 10 oz box frozen spinach thawed
- 2 pounds ground turkey I like turkey thigh
- 6 ounces Feta Cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable for the grill or grill pan
Instructions
- Place the box of thawed spinach in a colander and use a big spoon to squish as much water out as possible.
- Place the spinach in a clean, dry dish towel, wrap in the towel and twist to squeeze the remaining water out, set aside
- Place the 2 pounds of ground turkey in a large bowl
- Grab the 6 oz of feta and crumble it into small pieces. I love this local MN feta made by Singing Hills Dairy. You will find feta in any large grocery store or Trader Joes as well
- Add the drained and squeezed spinach, the crumbled feta,1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper to the turkey.
- Gently mix the ingredients together - try not to overwork the meat as it can become tough
- Form into 6 patties and place in the refrigerator while you heat up the grill. Keeping these burgers cold before you put them on the grill will keep them from falling apart.
- Heat the grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat. Brush the grill with a light coating of oil and place the burgers on the hot grill. Cook for 6 minutes - resist the urge to touch them before the time is up! (I obviously have a few more than 6 burgers here - I made a double batch - they make great leftovers)
- Turn the burgers and cook for another 8 minutes or until cooked through - place them on a pan or platter and let them rest for 10-15 minutes
- Serve the burgers with my Tzatziki Sauce (see the recipe index), your favorite salad (KilKenney Kale Salad is pictured here) and a bun - gluten free for me!.
