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Greek Inspired Turkey Burgers

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Fire up the grill and try this Greek inspired turkey burger with homemade tzatziki sauce. This burger is perfect for summer grilling and will be sure to satisfy everyone.

 

Ingredients:

For the tzatziki

  • ½ english cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
  • ½ non-fat yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh mint
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper to liking

(I always like to make more sauce when I cook this recipe for other people, it seems there can never be enough tzatziki sauce!)

For the burgers:

  • 1½  pounds ground turkey
  • ½ small onion, minced (¼ cup)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons of oregano
  • Add tomatoes, arugula, or more cucumbers for extra flavor!

Instructions:

  1. Heat a grill to high.
  2. Make the tzatziki: in a bowl combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside in the refrigerator until meal time.
  3. Make the burgers: in a medium bowl, use a fork to combine the turkey, onion, parsley, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Carefully form the mixture into 16 small patties. Grill until fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. To serve, try heating the pitas on the grill or in the oven; halve and fill with the mini burgers. Add whatever garnish you and your family or friends desire, and enjoy!

 

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