Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
Delicious, moist burgers with more fiber than most!
Servings 6
Calories 350kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 16 ounces 99% lean ground turkey breast
- 1/2 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese, pureed
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup Fiber One TM Original Cereal, processed into fine crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 6 2-ounce whole wheat buns, toasted or grilled, if desired
- 3/4 cup prepared Tzatziki sauce
- Lettuce, tomato, and sliced red onion, if desired
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, turkey, cottage cheese, feta cheese, oregano, egg, cereal crumbs, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the burgers into 6 patties of equal size.
- Coat a large grill pan (or any large pan you like) with cooking spray and set it over medium-high heat.
- Add the turkey burgers and cook until browned on both sides, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the patties should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Place cooked turkey burgers on buns and top each with 2 tablespoons Tzatziki sauce. Add lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition information:
Per serving: 350 calories; 32 grams protein; 36 grams carbohydrate (13% DV); 10 grams fat (13% DV); 4 grams saturated fat (19% DV); 101 milligrams cholesterol (8% DV); 689 milligrams sodium (30% DV); 7 grams fiber (26% DV)