Feta cheese, spinach give turkey burgers Greek twist

These burgers combine ground turkey, oregano, feta cheese and spinach for a Greek twist.

These can be prepared as mini burgers if desired.

Feta Turkey Burgers With Spinach

1 1/4 to 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon minced onion

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons applesauce

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

4 thick slices zucchini

cooking oil

4 hamburger buns, toasted or grilled

Romaine lettuce leaves

4 slices tomato

Tzatziki sauce, optional (see note)

Prepare grill for medium heat.

In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, oregano, minced onion, black pepper and salt. Fold in the applesauce, Dijon, panko, spinach and feta. Shape into patties about 5 to 6 ounces each -- or smaller for mini-burgers.

Grill the patties about 6 minutes on each side or until thoroughly cooked through. The internal temperature should register 165 degrees. Brush the zucchini with a little oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the zucchini slices alongside the burgers, about 2 minutes per side.

To assemble: On the bottom bun, place some romaine leaves; add a tomato slice, grilled zucchini slices and turkey burger. Place a dollop of tzatziki sauce on top if desired.

Makes 4 burgers.

Note: To make tzatziki sauce, mix 1/2 cup chopped cucumber with 1/3 cup plain Greek-style yogurt and 1/3 cup sour cream, salt and pepper, garlic and fresh or dried oregano to taste.

Food on 07/30/2014

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