Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
In lieu of ketchup and mustard, whip up an easy yogurt sauce for a new take on the turkey burger.
Dovetailing Tip: Cook an additional 1 pound ground turkey to be heated and seasoned on day 4 for Turkey Sausage and Broccoli Pasta.
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Ingredients:
| 1 | 7 ounce container 2% plain greek yogurt (about 3/4 cup) |
| 1/3 cup | crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces) |
| 1 | persian or kirby cucumber, grated |
| 2 tablespoons | chopped fresh mint |
| 2 cloves | garlic, grated |
| kosher salt and freshly ground pepper | |
| 1 1/4 pound | lean ground turkey |
| 2 tablespoons | extra-virgin olive oil |
| 4 | sesame hamburger buns or potatoes rolls, split and toasted |
| lettuce and tomato slices, for topping | |
| lettuce and tomato slices, for topping | |
| potato chip, for serving |
Directions:
Combine the yogurt, feta, cucumber, mint, half of the garlic, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Combine the turkey, the remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then add the patties and cook until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Spread the yogurt sauce on the buns. Sandwich with the burgers; top with lettuce and tomato. Serve with potato chips.
Photograph by Justin Walker
Source: foodnetwork.com
