Turkey Feta Burgers are a great grilling summer treat or a great skillet-cooked burger anytime of year!
My Great Aunt Fran had us over for a lovely lunch and conversation a few weeks ago. It’s always fun to go over there, because I learn so much from her. She’s the one that really got me to start sewing. She raised six kids, and was a Home Economics Teacher for twenty-five years! She has a lot of tricks up her sleeves for frugal living and tasty treats.
For the main course of our lunch Aunt Fran served a Turkey Spanakopita Burger. I had to look Spanakopita up in the dictionary because I had no idea what that meant. Spanakopita is a Greek pie made of phyllo (pastry that is flaky and layered) that consists of feta cheese, spinach and seasonings. I called it a turkey feta burger because that’s what it is, too, and ours wasn’t baked in a phyllo.
The Verdict: What a great mix of flavors. We have made this at home and served with our own guests, too. I like serving it wrapped in lettuce and covered with a slice of raw milk cheese best. The kids like to add mustard to it. Thanks Aunt Fran, for sharing!!!
Turkey Feta Burgers
Ingredients
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 handfuls spinach chopped
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 1/3 lb. ground turkey
- 1 tbsp grill seasoning Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick is what my Great Aunt and I used
Instructions
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Saute spinach, and onion in olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add garlic in the last 2 minutes.
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Let cool.
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Add sautéd vegetables to remaining ingredients.
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A little of olive oil can be added if you wish.
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Shape into patties and grill, fry or freeze uncooked.
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Serve with 1 1/2 cup Greek yogurt mixed with juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 cup shredded arugula.
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Optional, garnish with onion and slices kalamata olives.
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This is really yummy. We grilled a large batch and lost a lot of the feta to the grill. We warmed up the leftovers in the oven and added more feta on top. Delicious! So, next time, if we grill again, I think hiding the feta inside of the patty would be a good idea (in other words, making the turkey surround a ball of feta) so it doesn’t melt out, or just adding it on top at the end. It is really tasty though. Thank you!
You bet. Thanks. I guess it’s not exactly clear from the recipe (SORRY!) but we always mix the feta into the turkey with the other ingredients. It helps the flavor better permeate the meat and also helps it hold together. I do imagine crumbles would roll right off into the grill! And yes, I’ve also seen folks top a cooked patty with feta or bleu cheese to finish it off, and it just melts on there while it’s still hot. Thanks for sharing! We love it when others share their experiences. 🙂
Sounds delicious! Pinning…
Thank Cheryl, and thanks for visiting!
turkey, feta and spinach=yummy in my book! I can’t wait to try these!!
Brooke, If you love that combo, you will totally love these!! Thanks for visiting!
Love this turkey and feta combo~Great recipe!! Thank you for sharing on Fit and Fabulous Fridays! Come back soon. 🙂
These look absolutely delicious. Our sister Kristen is going to LOVE them! Thanks for sharing your ideas on “Strut Your Stuff” Saturday! We hope to see you again! -The Sisters
Thanks for visiting! I’ll be back!
I love trying new burgers, and yours look delicious. Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon.
Thanks for visiting. Hope you have a blessed week, too!
I will have to try this. I LOVE spanakopita!! Actually, I LOVE most anything Greek! Thanks for sharing, Sonja.
This is a recipe I had to eat a few times in a week, and I want them again now! So yummy! You are welcome, Nadene!
We tried the burgers last night. Mitch said they were the best he’s ever tasted! So yummy!!
So glad to hear Nadene! Happy Birthday!!! Glad you got the hub’s approval!!!