Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Turkey Recipes Turkey Main Dish Recipes Healthy Turkey Burger Recipes Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta & Tzatziki 4.9 (22) 19 Reviews Creamy tzatziki and crisp sliced cucumber add a refreshing twist to this easy burger recipe loaded with feta and spinach. No tzatziki? No problem! Make your own at home by combining plain strained yogurt with a squeeze of lemon, dill and finely chopped cucumber. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Instagram Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. She has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Culinary Arts degree from the New England Culinary Institute. Hilary started working in the EatingWell test kitchen in 2006 before becoming an editor. She left for New York City in 2014, but eventually returned home to Vermont where she belongs. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 21, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 burgers Nutrition Profile: Bone Health Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey ½ cup crumbled feta cheese ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 4 small hamburger buns, preferably whole-wheat, split 4 tablespoons tzatziki 12 slices cucumber 8 thick rings red onion (about 1/4-inch) Directions Preheat grill to medium-high. Squeeze excess moisture from spinach. Combine the spinach with turkey, feta, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well. Form into four 4-inch patties. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the patties until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 6 minutes per side. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 165°F.) Assemble the burgers on the buns, topping each with 1 tablespoon tzatziki, 3 cucumber slices and 2 onion rings. To make ahead Prepare patties, wrap individually and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Tip To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 376 Calories 17g Fat 29g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 376 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 29g 10% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 5g Added Sugars 1g 2% Protein 30g 60% Total Fat 17g 22% Saturated Fat 6g 31% Cholesterol 103mg 34% Vitamin A 4776IU 96% Vitamin C 4mg 5% Folate 89mcg 22% Sodium 678mg 29% Calcium 234mg 18% Iron 3mg 19% Magnesium 100mg 24% Potassium 586mg 12% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved