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.
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 mustard, making them perfectly dressed for the party on their own.
A note for special diets
These Mediterranean Turkey Burgers are grain-free, gluten-free, nightshade-free and friendly for Keto, SIBO, and Low-FODMAP diets.
Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
Prep
Cook
Total
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 horseradish Dijon mustard (may sub regular Dijon and horseradish cream)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined. Form into 6 patties.
- 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.
Lauren
August 22, 2018 at 10:23 amI’m so impressed you threw this together with leftover ingredients in your fridge! This sounds delicious – I’ll have to try it out!
Ruth
August 22, 2018 at 10:26 amThis 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
Catherine
August 22, 2018 at 10:56 amThis is my kind of burger! Sounds absolutely wonderful and right up my alley…definitely going to have to try this!
Pam Greer
August 22, 2018 at 11:31 amI 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!
Amanda
August 22, 2018 at 11:34 amI 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.
Thanh | Eat, Little Bird
August 22, 2018 at 11:48 amThis turkey burger sounds delicious! Love the addition of feta and Gruyère in the mixture – so much flavour!
Sues
August 22, 2018 at 11:55 amOoh 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!
Catherine Brown
August 22, 2018 at 12:06 pmI’m down with Mediterranean ANYTHING, and these look fantastic! Great addition of color to an otherwise bland protein.
Catherine @ To & Fro Fam
August 22, 2018 at 1:29 pmWhenever I have a burger, it’s always plain ol’ American-style, but clearly I need to mix things up. This one looks delish!
Hawnuh Lee
August 22, 2018 at 5:51 pmI love when dinner just comes together! This is an awesome way to make use of all of your leftover ingredients. Nice work!
Erin @ Platings and Pairings
August 23, 2018 at 8:36 amThese 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!
georgie
August 23, 2018 at 9:22 amthese look great, I love easy dinner ideas!
Mimi
August 23, 2018 at 9:27 amLove me a good burger! These sounds so yummy 🙂
Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome
August 23, 2018 at 9:28 amThey sound delicious! I love the greek flavors added to them
Megan
August 23, 2018 at 9:28 amThese look really good!
Danielle
August 23, 2018 at 10:13 amMy 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!
Suzy
August 23, 2018 at 10:13 amLove the Mediterranean flavors here! And the slaw sounds great!
Ginny
August 23, 2018 at 10:23 amWow! I love the kalamata olives in your burgers. great idea!
Jolene
August 23, 2018 at 10:35 amThis 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!
Catherine Brown
August 23, 2018 at 11:14 amLove 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.
jehava
August 23, 2018 at 7:32 pmThese look so great! Yum! Will try them out!
Danielle
August 24, 2018 at 11:16 amTurkey burgers are always our go-to for a lean burger. We love them in lettuce wraps too.
Sherri @ Watch Learn Eat
August 24, 2018 at 11:55 amI 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! 🙂
Courtney Byers
August 24, 2018 at 11:57 amThis 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.
Dana | Mama Needs Cake
August 24, 2018 at 1:08 pmAll 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!
Diana
August 24, 2018 at 1:10 pmI love homemade burgers, so I just batch make them and then freeze. Very convenient to prepare later, healthy and delicious!
Sonal
August 24, 2018 at 2:23 pmLove good burgers and made at home are top of the line. Also Mediterranean is one of my favorite kind of cuisine. Love these
Jill
September 8, 2018 at 7:40 amWhat a great combination of flavors! I love kalamata olives and feta cheese.
Dannii
September 8, 2018 at 9:45 amWe love turkey burgers as they are nice and lean and still moist. Loving. The flavours going on here.
Whip & Wander
September 11, 2018 at 9:14 amI agree! I actually used super lean turkey here too, so these are really healthy without sacrificing flavor.
Ginny
September 8, 2018 at 10:49 amLove the kalamata olives and spicy horseradish cream that’s in there. Such a flavorful recipe!
Whip & Wander
September 11, 2018 at 9:14 amIt’s a great way to amp up burger night in a healthy way!
Lisa Bynum
September 8, 2018 at 11:05 amYes, I love it when a meal like this comes together! I adore a good burger.
Annissa
September 8, 2018 at 11:33 amOh 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!
David @ Cooking Chat
September 8, 2018 at 12:00 pmThis looks so good! Feta and Gruyere must add some great flavor to the turkey. I like those topping ideas, too.
Allison - Celebrating Sweets
September 10, 2018 at 10:33 amI love that you use two kinds of cheese. I bet these are SO flavorful! I can’t wait to try them!
Whip & Wander
September 11, 2018 at 9:07 amThe more cheese the better!
Gloria
September 10, 2018 at 5:31 pmWell 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.
Eva
September 11, 2018 at 1:26 amFantastic 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!
Whip & Wander
September 11, 2018 at 9:05 amThey’re really flavorful. I hope you give them a try!
Elaine Benoit
September 11, 2018 at 5:25 amI 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!
Whip & Wander
September 11, 2018 at 9:04 amI 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.
Claudia Lamascolo
September 12, 2018 at 2:30 amWow these look great even though I dont eat meat this burger may change my mind. It looks tasty!
Mahy Elamin
September 12, 2018 at 2:39 amGreat recipe. I like all the ingredients in it. This is perfect for me. thank you.
Jyothi (Jo)
September 12, 2018 at 9:04 amI love how easy dinner comes together with this turkey burgers and all things Mediterranean is most welcome in my family
Veena Azmanov
September 12, 2018 at 9:10 amI 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.
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen
September 12, 2018 at 9:48 amI 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!
Anne
September 12, 2018 at 10:15 amI love this combination of ingredients and that slaw on top sounds amazing!
Tammy
September 12, 2018 at 12:01 pmWow these look and sound delicious 😀 I love the Mediterranean twist and it’s perfect without the bun! ^_^
Mekissa
September 12, 2018 at 1:26 pmAnything Greek is a winner for me, and these are certainly no exception!!! I love that you added the olives right into the patties, YUM!
Marisa Franca
September 14, 2018 at 1:15 pmOooh, 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.
Amanda M Mason
September 16, 2018 at 6:12 pmThe 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!
Jackie @ The Seaside Baker
September 16, 2018 at 8:28 pmWow these look like they are full of delicious flavor! I can’t wait to make them.
Natalie
September 17, 2018 at 1:47 amO 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.
Andrea
September 17, 2018 at 3:45 pmWhat’s better than turning leftovers into a delicious meal? This burger looks so tasty!
Nicolas Hortense
September 17, 2018 at 5:21 pmThat cheese and the horseradish dijon must really pack a punch in those burgers. Yum!! (: