Greek-Style Turkey Burger with Tzatziki and Feta

A few weeks ago the team at Yoplait invited me to try their Nonfat Greek Yogurt and share my thoughts. I love Greek yogurt and use it in many recipes, so I was happy to accept—this was my first time trying Yoplait’s Greek offering.

After buying a few containers, I headed to the kitchen to make a Greek turkey burger with homemade tzatziki sauce. I’m a big fan of both burgers and Greek flavors, so combining them felt like a natural choice.

I adapted the original recipe to make it lighter and more diet-friendly. The results were delicious: these low-calorie turkey burgers stay flavorful thanks to crumbled feta and a bright, tangy tzatziki, yet remain sensible for anyone watching points or calories.

Greek Turkey Burger Recipe

Calories:
1707.03 kcal

Carbohydrates:
175.29 g

Fat:
45.36 g

Protein:
153.05 g

Prep Time
10 mins

Cook Time
10 mins

Total Time
21 mins

Ingredients

Servings:
4 burgers

Tzatziki Sauce:

6 oz fat free plain yogurt
¼ cup cucumber, chopped
3 tablespoons red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ tsp salt

Burgers:

1 lb lean ground turkey
4 oz fat free feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 sandwich thins (multigrain)
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
Fresh lettuce leaves

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup yogurt with the remaining sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.
Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium.
In a medium bowl, combine all burger ingredients and the remaining yogurt. Shape into 4 patties about 1/2 inch thick.
Place patties on the grill over medium heat. Cover and cook 8–10 minutes, turning once after about 5 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer reads 160°F in the center.
Serve the burgers on the sandwich thins with tomato slices and a spoonful of tzatziki.
To broil instead of grilling: broil patties about 6 inches from the heat for 4 minutes, turn, then broil 6–8 minutes longer or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Assemble each sandwich with a patty, about 1 tablespoon tzatziki, tomato slices, and fresh lettuce.

Equipment

Gas or charcoal grill

Oven (if not grilling)

Notes

This recipe yields 4 burgers.

Serving size: 1 Greek turkey burger with bun, 1 tbsp tzatziki, lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition

Serving: 4 Burgers
Calories: 1707.03 kcal
Carbohydrates: 175.29 g
Protein: 153.05 g
Fat: 45.36 g

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