Storage and Reheating
For Refrigeration: Store cooked turkey burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
For Freezing: Freeze raw turkey burger patties by placing them on a baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes. Afterward, wrap each individual patty in plastic wrap and store the wrapped patties in a plastic bag or airtight container for up to four months. Cooked turkey burger patties can be wrapped individually in plastic wrap and then stored in a plastic bag or airtight container for up to four months.
For Reheating: To reheat a cooked turkey burger patty, preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the center of the patty is hot. Alternatively, you can use an air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes or the microwave for 1-2 minutes. If using frozen cooked burger patties, be sure to thaw them before reheating.
Ingredients
Turkey Burgers:
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
Yogurt Sauce (optional):
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
To Serve:
- Brioche or whole wheat bun
- Lettuce
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Thinly sliced cucumber
Instructions
- In a medium pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Sauté the red onion until tender (2-3 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Finally, add chopped spinach with a pinch of salt and cook until wilted and tender. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. (Although you can add these ingredients raw to the burgers, lightly cooking them before mixing them with the ground turkey helps to enhance the flavor and texture.)
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ground turkey, cooked red onion, garlic, and spinach mixture, crumbled feta cheese, salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix thoroughly using your hands.
- Once mixed, divide and shape the turkey burger mixture into 4 evenly-sized burger patties.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, then grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- While the burgers are cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce. Combine Greek yogurt, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar. Stir until well combined and set aside.
- After cooking, remove the turkey burgers from the grill and assemble them on buns with yogurt sauce and your choice of toppings.
- Any leftover burger patties can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Notes
Spinach: Although I used fresh spinach in this recipe, you can certainly use frozen spinach if you like. There is no need to cook or reheat the frozen spinach before adding it to the burger, simply thaw 1/4 cup of frozen spinach, then squeeze as much water of the excess water out of the spinach as possible before adding it to the ground turkey.
Turkey: The recipe calls for lean ground turkey, however, you can use any style of ground turkey you like. You can also use ground chicken if needed.
