Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta and Red Pepper

Our Family Favorite Go-To Turkey Burger!

These delicious turkey burgers have been a family favorite for years! – often requested for dinner!… I’ve been meaning to share the recipe for ages, but they always disappear before I snap a photo!

They are quick & easy to make and full of flavor and moisture! (As with any turkey burger you want to cook them thoroughly but not overcook and dry them out.) The roasted red peppers and fresh spinach add a ton of flavor and moisture. You can even see how they give off excess liquid in the skillet.

Speaking of skillet.. I have always cooked them in a skillet. The turkey burger patties have more moisture than a traditional beef burger patty and I don’t think they’re suited to traditional grilling – although they may work well on a flat-top style grill.

Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta and Red Pepper:

Serving Suggestions:

• I usually serve with toasted brioche burger buns, mayonnaise and some baby spinach.
• My younger daughter likes hers with pesto.  They are also good with a simple basil mayonnaise or Roasted Red Pepper Mayo – see below.
• I like to serve with a simple salad such as my Spinach Parmesan and Orzo Salad or Asparagus and Corn Summer Salad

Simple Roasted Red Pepper Mayo Recipe:

• Blend in a chopper, food processor or blender:
  • equal amounts roasted red pepper and mayonnaise
  • squeeze of lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste

Turkey Burger – Make Ahead:

• I have frozen the raw patties, but they seem to taste a bit better and are more moist when cooked fresh. If I don’t need all four, I tend to cook them all, then warm up the leftovers in a skillet and enjoy them with a salad for lunch.  
• You can make, mix and form the burgers several hours in advance and refrigerate.

Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta and Red Pepper

Our Go-To Family Favorite Turkey Burger!

Easy to make and full of flavor & moisture! The roasted red peppers and fresh spinach add a ton of flavor and moisture.

I have always cooked them in a skillet as turkey burger patties have more moisture than traditional beef burgers.

Tina Verrelli – epicuricloud.com

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Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: mediterranean burger, skillet burger, turkey burger

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Equipment

• 12 inch non-stick skillet

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey 94-99%
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/3 cup roasted red peppers (jarred) drained, patted dry, chopped
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced or chopped baby spinach

Seasonings:

• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian or Greek seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions 

• Gently mix together all the ingredients.
• You can mix them by hand or use low speed on a hand or stand mixer.
• Divide mixture into fourths and form burger patties.
• Cook in a non-stick skillet for about 4-5 min per side or until 165 -170 degrees F. on an instant read thermometer. (Note they will give off excess moisture from vegetables during cooking process.)
• See Notes for serving suggestions.

Notes

Make Ahead:

I have frozen the raw patties, but they seem to taste a bit better and are more moist when cooked fresh.  

You can make mix and form the burgers several hours in advance and refrigerate.

Serving Suggestions:

I usually serve with brioche burger buns, mayonnaise and some baby spinach.

My younger daughter likes hers with pesto.  They are also good with a simple basil mayonnaise or Roasted Red Pepper mayonnaise sauce.

Simple Roasted Red Pepper Mayo Recipe:

• Blend in a chopper, food processor or blender:
  • equal amounts roasted red pepper and mayonnaise
  • squeeze of lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition (approx. data estimated via online nutritional calculator.)

Calories: 167kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) | Protein: 29g (58%) | Fat: 5g (8%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 73mg (24%) | Sodium: 692mg (30%) | Potassium: 405mg (12%) | Fiber: 0.3g (1%) | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 384IU (8%) | Vitamin C: 7mg (8%) | Calcium: 82mg (8%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)

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