Kale and Feta Turkey Burgers Recipe

cooked turkey burgers laid out on the platter topped with a little feta cheese.

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Kale and Feta Turkey Burgers Recipe

Perfectly juicy and tender turkey burgers made even better with an addition of sauteed kale, onion, garlic and a generous amount of crumbled feta cheese. I also included a quick and easy feta cream sauce to pair with the patties.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: (makes 6-8 patties)

Calories: 411kcal

Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

Turkey Burgers:

2 lbs ground turkey 93%-7% lean
2 large eggs
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs gluten free if needed
1/4 cup avocado oil divided
1/2 yellow onion
4-6 garlic cloves
5 oz kale leaves (it will be about 3 oz without stems)
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp fresh minced parsley
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Optional Feta Sauce:

1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp fresh minced parsley
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt more or less to taste

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Instructions

Dice the onion, mince or press the garlic cloves, take the kale leaves off the stalk and chop it into small pieces.
Preheat the cooking pan over medium to medium-low heat and add a couple of tablespoons of oil. Sauté onions until golden brown and add garlic. Sauté until garlic is fragrant and mix in the chopped kale.
Cook for a few minutes, stirring from time to time, until kale is cooked down and softened. Take off heat.
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix everything together until evenly combined.
I recommend using an ice cream scoop with release to get an even amount of the meat mixture every time.
Cover a baking sheet or a large cutting board with parchment paper, shape the burger patties, and lay them out on the prepared board.
Preheat a large cooking pan over medium heat and add a couple of tablespoons of oil. Fit the patties into the pan but make sure they are not touching each other. Let them sear for about a minute and lower the heat to medium low. Cook turkey burgers for 6-8 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the burgers.
To check in they are done, lift one burger and insert a digital read meat thermometer through the side of the burger, towards the center. Turkey burgers should be cooked to 165℉ internal temperature.

Notes

Good toppings: since turkey burgers are delicate, it's best to use delicate buns as well, like Brioche buns. Don't overwhelm the burger with toppings, stick to simple leafy greens like lettuce or arugula, tomatoes, onions, and avocado. As a sauce alternative with the feta one I provided, you can use Tzatziki sauce.

Storing leftovers: store cooled leftover patties in an air-tight food storage container, in the refrigerator. Stored property, they should last 4-5 days.

Reheating: you can easily reheat them in a microwave for a few seconds, just until heated through. You can also reheat your leftovers in a cooking pan over medium-low heat. Cover the pan with a lid while reheating.

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