STUFFED GREEK TURKEY BURGERS

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large Egg
  • ½ c chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ c crumbled feta
  • 3 c (loosely packed) fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pound 97% lean turkey burger
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Add oil and allow it to become hot.

Add the minced garlic and spinach, then sauté for 3 minutes or until aromatic and wilted. Transfer them onto a clean plate.

Place the ground turkey into a large mixing bowl, then top it with the spices. Toss until well coated.

Add the spinach, crumbled feta cheese, egg, and sun-dried tomatoes. Use your clean hands to mix everything until well incorporated.

Form 6 patties out of the meat mixture.

Put the burger patties onto a baking sheet, then place them inside the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.

Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.

Add a bit of oil and allow it to become hot.

Add the patties, then cook each side for about 5 minutes or until done.

Transfer onto a clean plate and allow them to rest for at least 3 minutes.

Serve on buns. Enjoy!

NOTES

You can grill these patties as well if you want. Feel free to serve these patties with a salad, or even rice! Nutrition Facts: Serving Size: 1 burger Calories: 247 Sugar: 4 Sodium: 587 Fat: 14 Saturated Fat: 5 Unsaturated Fat: 2 Trans Fat: 0 Carbohydrates: 11 Fiber: 5 Protein: 32 Cholesterol: 138