Mediterranean Turkey Burgers Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine the yogurt, feta, cucumber, mint, half of the garlic, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Combine the turkey, the remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then add the patties and cook until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Spread the yogurt sauce on the buns. Sandwich with the burgers; top with lettuce and tomato. Serve with potato chips.

FETA CHEESE TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for medium high heat.
• In a large bowl, combine turkey, feta cheese, olives, oregano, and pepper. Mix together, and form into patties.
• Lightly oil the grate. Place patties on the grill. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Make the cheese sauce by blending together the cheese and all ingredients following.
• Whiz together in blender or food processer to form a chunky paste.
• You may need to add a little milk or yogurt to get the right consistency.
• Adjust seasoning to taste.
• Grill or pan fry burgers.
• For the last minute of cooking, place half a roasted red pepper on top to heat through.
• Toast muffins or buns.
• Spread bottom half of bun with tapenade.
• Place hot burger with pepper on top.
• Top with generous schmear of cheese sauce, sprouts is using, and remaining muffin or bun half.
• Eat and be satisfied.

MEXICAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat a medium baking dish with cooking spray.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion, green pepper, and garlic 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool slightly.
• In a small bowl, mix the salsa and 1/2 the corn. In a large bowl, mix the onion mixture with the turkey, taco seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of the salsa mixture. Divide into 6 patties, and press into the breadcrumbs to lightly coat on all sides. Arrange coated patties in the prepared baking dish.
• Bake the patties 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Drain any liquid from the dish, turn patties, and spread with the remaining salsa mixture. Continue baking 10 minutes, to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
• Warm the tortillas in the microwave, about 30 seconds on High. Wrap the cooked turkey patties in the warmed tortillas with sour cream and lettuce. Sprinkle with remaining corn to serve.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Mix first 3 ingredients until blended. Mix turkey, 2/3 cup cream cheese mixture, crumbs and oregano just until blended; shape into 5 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
• Grill 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165°F).
• Meanwhile, mix remaining cream cheese mixture, feta, cucumbers and dill; spread onto cut side of rolls. Fill rolls with spinach, peppers and burgers.