Description
These Mediterranean Turkey Burgers are bursting with flavor and remarkably simple to prepare. Made with lean ground turkey, savory Kalamata olives, aromatic green onions, fresh herbs, horseradish Dijon, and a tasty blend of feta and gruyere cheese, these burgers are packed full of flavor. Whether you choose to fire up the grill during summer or sizzle them in a pan indoors, these tasty turkey burgers can be ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey (I usually use 1% fat. See notes for tips on using higher fat percentages)
- 20 g (about 1/4 cup) green onion, chopped
- 35 g (about 1/4 cup) pitted kalamata olives, sliced or chopped
- 2 oz (57 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 oz (30 g) gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped (may sub for 1 tsp dried parsley)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (may sub for 1 tsp dried dill)
- 4 tsp horseradish Dijon mustard
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined. Form into 4 patties, about 1-inch thick and set to the side.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high, about 450 degrees F/ 230 C.
- Grill turkey burgers for 6-7 minutes per side until they reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit / 74 degrees Celcius.
- Serve with your choice of toppings. I love to serve mine in a brioche bun with Horseradish Dill Slaw on top, but we are just as likely to serve them sans buns directly on top of the slaw or a salad. Sliced red onion and tomatoes also make a great topping.
Notes
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9/1/21 This recipe was updated and may no longer fit specified dietary preferences from previous versions of this post.
I generally use an extra-lean 99/1 fat percentage for these burgers which usually doesn't require any binder other than an egg, but you're totally welcome to use a fattier percentage if you prefer. However, if you use a fattier turkey percentage, you may want to consider a binder such as breadcrumbs or ground pork rinds if your turkey is especially loose.
You can alternatively pan-fry these in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove.
If you cannot source horseradish Dijon mustard, you can use traditional Dijon mustard with a small dash of creamed horseradish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger patty
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 615 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 132 mg