Grilled Greek Turkey Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce Recipes

GRILLED GREEK TURKEY BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

Steps:

• In bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, onion, dill, lemon juice, kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Refrigerate.
• Preheat grill for direct heat grilling.
• In bowl combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, feta, oregano, kosher salt and red pepper flakes. Shape into 6 patties.
• Grill, turning once, until burger is cooked through and registers 165F on a meat thermometer.
• Serve on rolls with tomato and topped with tzatziki sauce. Serve any additional tzatziki sauce on the side.

GRILLED GREEK TURKEY BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI

Steps:

• (If using store-bought tzatziki - skip to step 3) Place grated cucumber in a sieve placed over a bowl and season with a pinch of salt. Let sit for about 5 minutes then squeeze as much liquid from the cucumbers as you can.
• Mix together the strained cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Set aside for assembly.
• In a medium bowl combine ground turkey, Kalamata olives, garlic, minced red onion, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and roll into balls. Use your hands or the bottom of a plate to flatten to about a half-inch. Place on a plate and chill in the fridge until grilling.
• Preheat your barbecue on high heat. Remove the burgers from the fridge and season each with a pinch of salt. Oil your barbecue grates and grill the burgers for 5 minutes per side, until cooked through, then set aside to rest for three minutes.
• If you're toasting your buns then arrange them on the bbq for one minute while the turkey burgers are resting.
• To assemble, load the bottom bun with tzatziki and place a turkey burger on top. Lay a slice of tomato, red onion, a few cucumber slices, and couple thick slices of feta cheese. Dollop with a little more tzatziki and enjoy.

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI AND FETA

Steps:

• For the turkey burgers: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Clean and oil the grates.
• Place the turkey, salt, pepper, feta and scallions in a medium bowl. Mix with your hands until combined. Form into 5 football-shaped patties.
• Grill the patties until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove the patties to a plate.
• While the turkey patties cook, make the tzatziki sauce: Stir together all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and adjust for seasoning, if necessary. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 3 days.
• Lightly grill the pitas, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• To assemble: Cut the grilled pita pockets in half. On each of the bottom halves, place 4 to 5 avocado slices, then a turkey patty. Dollop with a generous amount of the tzatziki. Top with a couple of the lettuce leaves. Close the burgers and serve warm.

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of the 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 to10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Place burgers on buns; top with tomato slices and sauce.

GREEK TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• To make the Tzatziki:.
• In a medium bowl, stir to combine all ingredients. Add 1-2 tablespoons water to thin sauce if needed.
• For the burgers:.
• Equipment: Nonstick skillet and mixing bowls.
• In a large bowl, mix to combine ground turkey, olives, parsley, dried oregano, garlic, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, salt and pepper. Divide into 4 portions and shape into burger patties.
• Warm olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then fry turkey patties until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
• To assemble turkey burgers, layer lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices onto open pita and top with burger. Garnish with remaining crumbled feta cheese and a dollop of tzatziki.