Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
Servings: 6
Ingredients
¾ cup reduced-fat Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic finely chopped, divided use
¼ tsp. dried dill weed
1½ lbs. 93% lean ground turkey
1 medium red onion, divided use - finely chop half, thinly slice half
¼ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 oz. frozen spinach, thawed, squeeze out liquid using a kitchen towel, chopped
6 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese
1 tsp. dried oregano
½ cup whole grain bread crumbs
1 large egg
Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste; optional
1 medium cooked beet, sliced thin
¼ medium cucumber, sliced thin
Whole wheat bun or side of roasted sweet potatoes (optional)
Instructions
1. To make yogurt sauce, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, and dill in a small bowl; mix well. Refrigerate, covered, until needed.
2. Preheat grill or broiler to high. Combine turkey, chopped onion, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, cheese, remaining 1 clove garlic, oregano, bread crumbs, and egg in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper if desired; mix well with clean hands. Form turkey mixture evenly into six patties.
3. Grill or broil patties for about 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the middle.
4. Serve patties topped evenly with yogurt sauce, onion slices, beet, and cucumber.
Portion Fix Containers: ½ Green, 1 Red, ½ Blue
2B Mindset Plate It! Serve open-faced on a whole-grain hamburger bun with a side salad or veggies for lunch. Serve with veggies for dinner.