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greek turkey burger

Greek Turkey Burger Recipe

Calories1707.03 kcal
Carbohydrates175.29 g
Fat45.36 g
Protein153.05 g
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time21 minutes

Ingredients

Tzatziki Sauce:
  • 6 oz fat free plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup cucumber - chopped
  • 3 tablespoons red onion - chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dill weed - chopped, fresh
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice - fresh
  • 2 garlic cloves - minced
  • ¼ tsp salt
Burgers:
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 4 oz fat free feta cheese - crumbled
  • 1 cup red onion - chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dill weed - fresh , chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves - minced
  • 4 SANDWICH THINS ROLLS MULTIGRAIN - Arnold
  • 1 tomato - medium, thinly sliced
  • lettuce leaves - fresh

Instructions

  • In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup yogurt and remaining sauce ingredients; refrigerate until serving.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  • In medium bowl, mix all burger ingredients and remaining yogurt. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F.
  • Place burgers in buns with tomato slices and sauce.
  • If you choose to broil your burgers instead, broil patties with tops about 6 inches from heat 4 minutes; turn patties. Cook 6 to 8 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F.
  • Place a patty on one of the sandwich thins, top with 1 tbsp of Tzatziki sauce, a few tomato slices and a few fresh lettuce leaves.

Notes

The entire recipe makes 4 burgers
Serving size is 1 Greek Turkey burger with bun, 1 tbsp Tzatziki sauce and lettuce/tomato

Nutrition

Serving: 4 BurgersCalories: 1707.03 kcal (85%)Carbohydrates: 175.29 g (58%)Protein: 153.05 g (306%)Fat: 45.36 g (70%)Saturated Fat: 12.31 g (77%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 14 gMonounsaturated Fat: 15.18 gTrans Fat: 0.54 gCholesterol: 359.31 mg (120%)Sodium: 2776.16 mg (121%)Potassium: 2676.84 mg (76%)Fiber: 19.06 g (79%)Sugar: 41.25 g (46%)Vitamin A: 1470.05 IU (29%)Vitamin C: 51.44 mg (62%)Calcium: 866.15 mg (87%)Iron: 12.72 mg (71%)