BEST TURKEY BURGER RECIPE | easy & healthy

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat feta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and can mimic the texture of feta.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based dip

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream can be used for a similar creamy texture.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: regular bread

Regular bread can be a more cost-effective option.

Grate half of an English cucumber on the large holes of a box grater.

Transfer the grated cucumber onto a clean dish towel and squeeze out excess liquid.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the grated cucumber with 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt, 1 clove of crushed garlic, 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped dill, 1/4 teaspoon of lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, a pinch of sea salt, and black pepper. Stir together and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, add 1 pound of organic ground turkey and 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt.

Add 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the turkey.

Incorporate 1/2 cup of finely chopped roasted red peppers and 1/4 cup of chopped kalamata olives into the mixture, followed by 1/3 cup of feta cheese.

Gently mix the turkey mixture until combined, being careful not to overmix.

Score the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.

Preheat the grill to medium-medium high heat and wipe the grates with avocado oil to prevent sticking.

Place the patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side before flipping.

Cook the patties for another 4-5 minutes until they are opaque and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Serve the burgers on butter lettuce leaves topped with a dollop of tzatziki sauce.

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