Let’s Talk Turkey

I’ve never been a turkey fan.  I roast a big bird every year at Thanksgiving, in keeping with tradition, but, for me, it’s really just a vehicle for all those great sides.

Having said that, these Turkey Burgers with Spinach and Feta have gone a long way to converting me.  I began playing around with the recipe a couple of weeks ago when I was looking for something new and fabulous to throw on the grill for some friends.  The turkey burgers were a huge hit. Not so much as a speck of spinach left on anyone’s plate – my favorite thing!  I found that the salty, briny feta cheese enhanced the turkey’s mellow flavor and the oregano added just the right amount of earthiness and resulted in a moist, juicy burger.

Give these delicious Turkey Burgers with Spinach and Feta a try, and be sure to add a big dollop of the Tzatziki Sauce I featured on the blog  last week.  It’s a terrific combination.  Add a Great Greek Salad or your favorite side dish, and a bun (gluten free, for me!) and you’ll be off to the races.  Enjoy!

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.

Servings 6 people

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

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!.