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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.
This may also transfer well to the barbecue grill.
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
- Saute spinach, onion and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes.
- Set aside to cool.
- Add it and remaining ingredients to the onions and mix.
- A little of olive oil can be added if you wish.
- Shape into patties and grill, fry or freeze.
- Serve with 1 1/2 cup Greek yogurt mixed with juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 cup shredded arugula.
- Optional, garnish with onion and slices kalamata olives.
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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!!!
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!
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!
Love this turkey and feta combo~Great recipe!! Thank you for sharing on Fit and Fabulous Fridays! Come back soon.
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!