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Upgrade your burger night by making Healthy Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki. They’re easy to make, totally life changing, and will boost your appreciation of burgers forever!

The turkey burger, transformed
Everyone has had their fair share of burgers, but I can bet that not everyone has had a Greek burger. Oh, yeah. The tables are totally turned when you add a delicious Greek tzatziki sauce to a turkey burger. It’s like magic right in front of your taste buds!
These healthy Greek burgers with tzatziki sauce are truly life changing. They’re made with a burger base of turkey, red onion, spinach, and feta! When placed on a bread or lettuce bun with tomato, onion, and tzatziki (a delicious Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce), transformative things happen.
For your next burger night, say goodbye to your plain ole’ boring turkey burger and instead opt for this incredible Greek meal that’s simple and easy to make. Your friends and family will thank you.
Ingredients used to make Greek burgers with tzatziki sauce
When it comes to making the turkey burger patties for this recipe, things couldn’t be easier. We will be blending a mix of ground turkey, red onion, spinach, and various spices.
Oh, and don’t forget the feta! This ingredient takes the patties to the next level.
- Ground turkey
- Feta
- Garlic
- Red onion
- Spinach
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
- Tzatziki sauce
Tools used to make this recipe
To make this Greek food recipe, a few tools are needed for both the burger and the sauce portions. To make the burgers, you will need a mixing bowl, a skillet, and a spatula. For the sauce, you will need two mixing bowls and a stirring utensil.
How to make healthy Greek turkey burgers with tzatziki
This ground turkey recipe is made exactly how you’d expect. After mixing the ground meat with various ingredients, we will form them into patties and let them sizzle on the stove for a bit before diving into making the sauce. In total, this meal should only take about 20-25 minutes to create!
To make Greek burgers, start by combining all of the burger ingredients in a bowl. Using your hands, mix until everything well combined.
Form the mix into patties, using about 1/2 cup of meat for each.
Next, heat a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet with 2 tbsp of avocado oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the burgers.
Cook for 5 minutes on one side, and then flip and turn the heat to medium low. Cover for the next 5 minutes so the inside cooks. Repeat until all of the burgers are fully cooked.
After cooking, prepare the tzatziki sauce using the directions listed in the sauce recipe.
Serve with onion and tomato on a bread or lettuce bun, and enjoy!
A healthier burger recipe
This recipe is one of my go-to meals because it has so many health benefits. To start, turkey meat is a very filling, lean meat. It’s high in protein and low in fat and provides a quality serving of Vitamin B6. Plus, I sneak extra veggies into the burger mix to provide even more nutrients!
The tzatziki sauce is a refreshing addition that also provides a good amount of protein. It’s made with Greek yogurt, which speaks for itself!
If you’re craving a nice burger but want to stay on the healthier side of things, this recipe is the perfect option.
Turkey burger makin’ tips
Here are some pointers and recommendations for making healthy Greek burgers.
Cooking the turkey burgers
Be sure that the internal temperature of the burgers reaches at least 165F before removing from the skillet. They can be a tad pink, though they should not be overly pink.
Turkey burger cooking length
It should take about 10 minutes to cook a turkey burger, though this can vary depending on how thick you make the patties. 5 minutes per side seems to be the average timeframe.
Can I use store bought tzatziki?
Store bought tzatziki will work just fine in this recipe! Though I like to make my own (it’s so simple!), store bought will save you a few extra minutes and probably tastes just as delicious!
Storing leftovers
Leftover turkey burgers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Keep them in an airtight container or tightly sealed in plastic wrap.
Turkey burger sides
Looking for something quick and easy to pair with your Greek turkey burgers? Try one of these ideas!
- Zucchini Noodle Caprese Salad with Walnut Pesto
- Cranberry Quinoa Salad
- Healthy Greek Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free)
- Lemon Garlic Hummus
- Crispy Baked Chili Lime Sweet Potato Fries
Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by Quarter Soul Crisis
Healthy Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki
Upgrade your burger night by making Healthy Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki. They’re easy to make, totally life changing, and will boost your appreciation of burgers forever!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground turkey
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 red onion, diced small
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped small
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all burger ingredients. Use your hands to mix!
- Form into patties, I used about 1/3 – 1/2 cup of meat for each.
- Heat a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet with 2 tbsp avocado oil over medium heat, and once hot, add burgers.
- Cook for 5 minutes, flip, then turn the heat to medium low. Cover for the next 5 minutes so the inside cooks. Repeat until all burgers are cooked.
- After burgers have cooked, prepare tzatziki sauce according to this recipe.
- Serve with onion, tomato, buns, or over lettuce! Enjoy!
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Shelly G says
Recently visited Wegmans Grocery in DC, discovered greek turkey burgers. Found this recipe and am in love with this Healthy Greek Turkey Burger! Very simple and delicious ๐
This will be on rotation at ou house. Even our 3 year old granddaughter enjoyed it.
Erin says
Hi Shelly, so happy you love them so much! Thanks for sharing! ๐
Mary says
Can you bake these? If so do you have directions? Thanks!
Erin says
Hi Mary, Yes! Try 400 for 15 minutes. Let me know how they come out!
Stacey says
Wanted a healthy alternative to add to our traditional 4th of July barbeque and these did not disappoint. Absolutely delicious…will definitely be making these again!
Erin says
Hi Stacey, so happy you loved them! ๐
Kristyn says
I have been making these flavorful burgers on repeat this summer!
Erin says
Hi Kristyn, so happy you love them so much! ๐
Kate says
These were excellent! We had them in lettuce wraps and it turned out great!
Erin says
Hi Kate, so happy you loved them!!
Camille says
I think Iโve left a glowing review on these already but Iโm gonna do it again!!! These are the easiest and most delicious burgers everrrrrr!!! So easy to pair with two sides and boom, balanced and tasty dinner. Cannot say enough good things about this recipe- MAKE THESE!!!
Erin says
Hi Camille, so happy you loved them so much! ๐
Denise Glaza says
Really yummy burgers, will surely make again!
Erin says
Hi Denise, so happy you loved them! ๐
Kristen says
Absolutely delish! No need to change a thing about these burgers. I would like to know best way to freeze prepped, uncooked burgers if anyone has done so.
Just to note, the men in my house love beef burgers. With that, these turkey burgers were devoured with appreciation for changing up the burger game.
Erin says
Hi Kristen, so happy you all loved them so much! ๐
Jennifer Callery-stokes says
Erin doesnโt miss!!!! My husband is not the biggest fan of turkey burgers but these were a hit and so so easy to prep. This is going to become a go-to recipe in our house!!!
Erin says
Hi Jennifer, so glad you both loved them! ๐
Peach E says
I just made these for my lunches this week and they are so tasty and so quick to make!!
Erin says
Hi Peach, so glad you loved them!!
Eliza G says
This a staple ELW recipe in our household that I always come back to. Just made again for the first time in a while and itโs SOO good. ELW Homemade tzatziki sauce is a must with it.
Erin says
Hi Eliza, so glad you enjoyed them!!
Emily Freilich says
Legit have made these more times than I can count. Iโve also gotten my mom hooked!! They are my go-to whenever I travel and do extended stays because the ingredients are so simple but so tasty! I also batch make them and freeze them. Truly obsessed.
Erin says
Hi Emily, so happy you love them so much! ๐
Audrey says
These burgers are so delicious and easy to make! A perfect recipe to make on a Sunday for lunch for the week.
Erin says
Hi Audrey, so glad you loved them!! ๐
Taylor says
Absolutely love these! A great option for meal prep, they are great warmed up!
Erin says
Hi Taylor, so glad you loved them!!
Jackie says
Wow! Easy and really good
Erin says
Hi Jackie, so glad you loved them!!
Hayley Harper says
Threw these on the grill and they were amazing!
Erin says
Hi Hayley, so glad you loved them!!
Quinn says
The absolute best turkey burgers in the world. A weekly staple in my house!
Erin says
Hi Quinn, so happy you loved them!
Jess says
My go to turkey burger recipe! Great flavors and a big crowd pleaser
Erin says
Hi Jess, so happy you loved them!
melissa says
My favorite burger hands down!! The tzatziki provides a refreshing flavor. No other burgers compare, this combo is difficult to beat
Erin says
Hi Melissa, so glad you love them SO much!!
Jac says
Finally made these tonight and they were SO good. Thank you!
Erin says
Hi Jac, so glad you loved them!!