Greek Feta Burgers Light
Elevate your burger night with these Greek Feta Burgers Light—a wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired twist on the classic favorite! Made with lean ground turkey, tangy crumbled feta cheese, and a burst of fresh herbs like parsley and dill, these burgers are packed with vibrant flavor while keeping things light. The addition of whole wheat bread crumbs and a hint of cumin ensures juicy, perfectly textured patties that cook up beautifully in just minutes. Serve them on toasted whole wheat buns and top with creamy low-fat Greek yogurt, crisp cucumber slices, and ripe tomatoes for a healthy, refreshing finish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and pairs wonderfully with a side salad or baked sweet potato fries. Bring the fresh flavors of Greece to your table today with this easy, delicious meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon (chopped) fresh dill
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 buns whole wheat burger buns
- 0.5 cup (optional, for topping) low-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup (optional, for garnish) sliced cucumber
- 0.5 cup (optional, for garnish) sliced tomatoes
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground turkey, crumbled feta cheese, red onion, parsley, dill, minced garlic, egg, whole wheat bread crumbs, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Using clean hands or a wooden spoon, gently mix the ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overwork the meat mixture to avoid dense burgers.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
Place the patties in the skillet or on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
While the burgers cook, lightly toast the whole wheat burger buns, if desired.
Assemble the burgers by placing each patty on the bottom half of a bun. Optionally, top with low-fat Greek yogurt, sliced cucumber, and sliced tomatoes.
Finish by adding the top half of the bun and serve warm. Enjoy your lighter Greek-inspired burgers with a side salad or baked sweet potato fries!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.1 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 612 mg | 204% | |
| Sodium | 4413 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.3 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.3 g | ||
| Protein | 162.7 g | 325% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 982 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 2266 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
