Why I Love This Recipe

These are the kind of burgers that make you forget you’re even skipping the bun. The turkey stays juicy, the feta adds little pockets of salty goodness, and every topping brings something different to the party. Between the cool tzatziki, creamy avocado, fresh tomato, and tangy pickled onions, every bite is loaded with flavor and crunch in the best possible way.

Enjoying The Leftovers

I almost always make extra patties because they work for so much more than burgers. Slice one over a salad, tuck it into a pita, or pair it with roasted vegetables for an easy lunch the next day.

Storing

Store the cooked turkey burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep the lettuce, toppings, and tzatziki separate until you’re ready to build your burgers.

Reheating

Reheat the patties until warmed through, then wrap them in crisp lettuce leaves and pile on your favorite toppings. Don’t be shy with the tzatziki because it brings all those fresh Mediterranean flavors together.

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Spinach and Feta Lettuce Wrap Turkey Burgers

A great burger doesn't need a bun to steal the show. These Spinach & Feta Lettuce Wrap Turkey Burgers are packed with juicy turkey, fresh spinach, and creamy feta, then topped with tzatziki, avocado, tomato, and pickled onions for a fresh Mediterranean-inspired dinner that's every bit as satisfying as the classic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
US M
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 3-4 handfuls spinach
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 small lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1/2 pickled red onion or red onion sliced
  • 1 head Iceberg or bib lettuce
  • 1 large avocado
  • Tzatziki sauce of choice
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Instructions

  • Take out 3-4 handfuls of spinach and roughly chop. To a skillet, add in a drizzle of avocado oil on medium heat. Then add the minced garlic and the chopped spinach. Sauté about 2-3 min and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add your ground turkey, feta cheese, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and the spinach and garlic mixture. Mix well, then roll into 4 large balls and set aside.
  • Preheat a large pan on medium-high heat and add avocado oil. Once hot, add your ground turkey balls and smash them into patties. Cook for about 5 minutes per side until cooked all the way through. I do not recommend grilling these as they would fall apart and stick to the grill.
  • Once burgers are done, serve it on a bed of lettuce and top with sliced tomato, tzatziki sauce, red onions, avocado, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and maybe another sprinkle of feta! Enjoy!

Equipment

saute pan
measuring cups
cutting board
mixing bowls

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 6g