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Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

August 22, 2018 By Whip & Wander 56 Comments

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Happy dinner accidents

Do you ever have one of those nights where dinner just pulls together brilliantly on accident? I made these Mediterranean Turkey Burgers one night on a whim, tossing in a few residual ingredients we had left in the fridge to spruce up the pound of lean ground turkey I had picked up earlier that day. The second they hit the pan, I knew magic was about to happen.

Though I didn’t originally buy the kalamata olives, green onions, feta, or gruyere cheese for these burgers, it was fated that they be part of them. The second we bit into these babies, both the fella and I nearly simultaneously murmured, “this is a really good burger…” before digging back in. Since then, we’ve repeated these burgers several times as a new favorite this summer.

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Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Simple meals, simple accompaniments

These Mediterranean Turkey Burgers come together in less than 20 minutes and are perfectly wonderful with a little Horseradish Dill Slaw on top or undressed with my Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad on the side. I definitely suggest you keep it simple and let the Mediterranean Turkey Burgers do all the heavy lifting. Afterall, they’re packed with two kinds of cheese and a healthy dollop of horseradish dijon, making them perfectly dressed for the party on their own.

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

A note for special diets

These Mediterranean Turkey Burgers are grain-free, gluten-free, nightshade-free and friendly for Keto and SIBO diets.

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

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Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Prep 8 mins

Cook 10 mins

Total 18 mins

Author Whip & Wander

Yield 6 burgers

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (2% fat is what I usually use)
  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 4 tsp Edmond Fallot Horseradish Dijon Mustard (may sub regular Dijon and horseradish cream)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined. Form into 6 patties.
  2. Cook over medium-high heat on the grill or in a pan on top of the stove. Cook 5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook an additional 3-5 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees F (74 C).

Notes

Serve Horseradish Dill Slaw on top, undressed with a side of Russian Cucumber Salad, on a bed of salad greens, or on your favorite gluten-free bun.

Courses Mains

Cuisine Mediterranean

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 burger

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151

% Daily Value

Total Fat 6 g

9%

Saturated Fat 3 g

15%

Cholesterol 43 mg

14%

Sodium 252 mg

11%

Protein 21 g

42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Filed Under: mains Tagged With: 30 minutes or less, gluten-free, grain-free, keto, low-carb, mains, nightshade-free, sibo

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Comments

  1. Lauren

    August 22, 2018 at 10:23 am

    I’m so impressed you threw this together with leftover ingredients in your fridge! This sounds delicious – I’ll have to try it out!

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  2. Ruth

    August 22, 2018 at 10:26 am

    This sounds amazing! Wow I can not wait to try it!
    I love that they’re gluten free as well!
    And I’m so grateful you posted the nutrition info because I’ve just recently started tracking and it really helps a lot! Thanks for this! Xo

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  3. Catherine

    August 22, 2018 at 10:56 am

    This is my kind of burger! Sounds absolutely wonderful and right up my alley…definitely going to have to try this!

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  4. Pam Greer

    August 22, 2018 at 11:31 am

    I love all things mediterranean and I know I would love these! What a great happy accident! Planning the grocery list now so I can make these this weekend!

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  5. Amanda

    August 22, 2018 at 11:34 am

    I must admit that I have never made or tasted a turkey burger before but you have definitely encouraged me to give it a try. Love the Mediterranean flavors you included.

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  6. Thanh | Eat, Little Bird

    August 22, 2018 at 11:48 am

    This turkey burger sounds delicious! Love the addition of feta and Gruyère in the mixture – so much flavour!

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  7. Sues

    August 22, 2018 at 11:55 am

    Ooh I love turkey burgers, but these have been taken to a while new level! Mediterranean flavors are my favorite and I love the gruyere cheese, too!

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  8. Catherine Brown

    August 22, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    I’m down with Mediterranean ANYTHING, and these look fantastic! Great addition of color to an otherwise bland protein.

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  9. Catherine @ To & Fro Fam

    August 22, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    Whenever I have a burger, it’s always plain ol’ American-style, but clearly I need to mix things up. This one looks delish!

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  10. Hawnuh Lee

    August 22, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    I love when dinner just comes together! This is an awesome way to make use of all of your leftover ingredients. Nice work!

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  11. Erin @ Platings and Pairings

    August 23, 2018 at 8:36 am

    These do sound really good! I love it when you have happy “accidents” in the kitchen and end up with a recipe that’s a keeper! Definitely going to give these a try!

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  12. georgie

    August 23, 2018 at 9:22 am

    these look great, I love easy dinner ideas!

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  13. Mimi

    August 23, 2018 at 9:27 am

    Love me a good burger! These sounds so yummy 🙂

    Reply
  14. Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome

    August 23, 2018 at 9:28 am

    They sound delicious! I love the greek flavors added to them

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  15. Megan

    August 23, 2018 at 9:28 am

    These look really good!

    Reply
  16. Danielle

    August 23, 2018 at 10:13 am

    My husband loves turkey burgers – this looks like a more fun and flavorful way of making them than just using ground turkey on its own. Love the idea!

    Reply
  17. Suzy

    August 23, 2018 at 10:13 am

    Love the Mediterranean flavors here! And the slaw sounds great!

    Reply
  18. Ginny

    August 23, 2018 at 10:23 am

    Wow! I love the kalamata olives in your burgers. great idea!

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  19. Jolene

    August 23, 2018 at 10:35 am

    This would be perfect for my family. My husband and I can have it with lettuce wraps for a low carb option and the kids can have it with burger buns!

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  20. Catherine Brown

    August 23, 2018 at 11:14 am

    Love all those flavors goin’ on here! It’s great to see some color on these too… ground turkey can be so bland and pale. Look forward to trying these.

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  21. jehava

    August 23, 2018 at 7:32 pm

    These look so great! Yum! Will try them out!

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  22. Danielle

    August 24, 2018 at 11:16 am

    Turkey burgers are always our go-to for a lean burger. We love them in lettuce wraps too.

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  23. Sherri @ Watch Learn Eat

    August 24, 2018 at 11:55 am

    I can definitely relate to dinner accidents that become dinner accomplishments! I’m happy to say I’ve had more of those than mishaps, but of course, we all have those as well. Love the flavors in these turkey burgers and that they are gluten-free! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Courtney Byers

    August 24, 2018 at 11:57 am

    This sounds fabulous! I am trying to eat healthier and always looking for great ideas like this. I just pinned this for later. I think i’ll make it next week.

    Reply
  25. Dana | Mama Needs Cake

    August 24, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    All of these ingredients make for a delicious turkey burger! Love creating recipes by throwing ingredients together and seeing what sticks… this one is a keeper!

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  26. Diana

    August 24, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    I love homemade burgers, so I just batch make them and then freeze. Very convenient to prepare later, healthy and delicious!

    Reply
  27. Sonal

    August 24, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    Love good burgers and made at home are top of the line. Also Mediterranean is one of my favorite kind of cuisine. Love these

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  28. Jill

    September 8, 2018 at 7:40 am

    What a great combination of flavors! I love kalamata olives and feta cheese.

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  29. Dannii

    September 8, 2018 at 9:45 am

    We love turkey burgers as they are nice and lean and still moist. Loving. The flavours going on here.

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    • Whip & Wander

      September 11, 2018 at 9:14 am

      I agree! I actually used super lean turkey here too, so these are really healthy without sacrificing flavor.

      Reply
  30. Ginny

    September 8, 2018 at 10:49 am

    Love the kalamata olives and spicy horseradish cream that’s in there. Such a flavorful recipe!

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    • Whip & Wander

      September 11, 2018 at 9:14 am

      It’s a great way to amp up burger night in a healthy way!

      Reply
  31. Lisa Bynum

    September 8, 2018 at 11:05 am

    Yes, I love it when a meal like this comes together! I adore a good burger.

    Reply
  32. Annissa

    September 8, 2018 at 11:33 am

    Oh my goodness! You had me at black olives, but truth be told, I love everything in these! Wrap one up in lettuce and I’m good to go!

    Reply
  33. David @ Cooking Chat

    September 8, 2018 at 12:00 pm

    This looks so good! Feta and Gruyere must add some great flavor to the turkey. I like those topping ideas, too.

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  34. Allison - Celebrating Sweets

    September 10, 2018 at 10:33 am

    I love that you use two kinds of cheese. I bet these are SO flavorful! I can’t wait to try them!

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    • Whip & Wander

      September 11, 2018 at 9:07 am

      The more cheese the better!

      Reply
  35. Gloria

    September 10, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    Well you got me at the cheese alone. What a great burger. Nice change of pace from the regular beef burgers. This would be a great BBQ meal on the weekend.

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  36. Eva

    September 11, 2018 at 1:26 am

    Fantastic recipe! I too love it when random stuff found in the fridge end up yielding a fabulous meal. The combination of two cheeses and olives really makes my mouth water, I want to try these soon. I don’t normally buy ground turkey, but I might want to make an exception!

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    • Whip & Wander

      September 11, 2018 at 9:05 am

      They’re really flavorful. I hope you give them a try!

      Reply
  37. Elaine Benoit

    September 11, 2018 at 5:25 am

    I love using ingredients on hand to make something delicious! Your Mediterranean turkey burgers look so delicious! I can’t wait to try them. I literally have everything on hand except the ground turkey, though I do have ground chicken!

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    • Whip & Wander

      September 11, 2018 at 9:04 am

      I love being able to use what’s on hand so things don’t go to waste! I think chicken would make an excellent swap for these.

      Reply
  38. Claudia Lamascolo

    September 12, 2018 at 2:30 am

    Wow these look great even though I dont eat meat this burger may change my mind. It looks tasty!

    Reply
  39. Mahy Elamin

    September 12, 2018 at 2:39 am

    Great recipe. I like all the ingredients in it. This is perfect for me. thank you.

    Reply
  40. Jyothi (Jo)

    September 12, 2018 at 9:04 am

    I love how easy dinner comes together with this turkey burgers and all things Mediterranean is most welcome in my family

    Reply
  41. Veena Azmanov

    September 12, 2018 at 9:10 am

    I love turkey burgers and these sounds so good. can’t believe you made this with left overs from the fridge. how cool. Love kalamata olives in my burgers too. Not many people add them usually. Looks delish.

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  42. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen

    September 12, 2018 at 9:48 am

    I love it when cleaning out the fridge results in a delicious meal! These burgers look so tasty, and I am *always* down to put slaw up on top of a sandwich. Yum!

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  43. Anne

    September 12, 2018 at 10:15 am

    I love this combination of ingredients and that slaw on top sounds amazing!

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  44. Tammy

    September 12, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    Wow these look and sound delicious 😀 I love the Mediterranean twist and it’s perfect without the bun! ^_^

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  45. Mekissa

    September 12, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    Anything Greek is a winner for me, and these are certainly no exception!!! I love that you added the olives right into the patties, YUM!

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  46. Marisa Franca

    September 14, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    Oooh, the burgers sound marvelous. Sometimes the cooking muse takes over and we get creative and make something spectacular. I could almost hear the burgers sizzling as they hit the pan and the terrific aroma. I certainly wish this was on our menu tonight.

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  47. Amanda M Mason

    September 16, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    The best kind of recipes are accidents!! I’ve got a couple of those! This looks perfect for lunch! And it’s gluten free and I can wrap it in a piece of lettuce!! LOVE!

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  48. Jackie @ The Seaside Baker

    September 16, 2018 at 8:28 pm

    Wow these look like they are full of delicious flavor! I can’t wait to make them.

    Reply
  49. Natalie

    September 17, 2018 at 1:47 am

    O I absolutely dig this burgers. Like totally. Flavors are amazing and they look super delicious. Mediterranean cuisine is something I really love. And my family loves turkey burgers. Can’t wait to give this a try.

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  50. Andrea

    September 17, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    What’s better than turning leftovers into a delicious meal? This burger looks so tasty!

    Reply
  51. Nicolas Hortense

    September 17, 2018 at 5:21 pm

    That cheese and the horseradish dijon must really pack a punch in those burgers. Yum!! (:

    Reply

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