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Feta Turkey Burger Recipe

This family-favorite turkey burger recipe is a great meal prep idea, and doesn’t even need a bun! Make easy, healthy turkey burger bowls loaded with veggies to have as quick lunches all week long.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword best turkey burger recipe, grilled turkey burgers, healthy meal prep
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 254kcal
Author Jenny
Cost $25

Equipment

  • Stove
  • large mixing bowl
  • chef knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • mixing spoon
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce I used Cholula
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Lawry's Garlic Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Vegetables For Bowl
  • 4 cups diced and peeled sweet potatoes
  • 4 cup broccoli florets
  • 4 cups quartered zucchini
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced into rings
  • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium heat. You can also use a cast iron skillet on the stovetop.
  • Place turkey, onion, feta, cilantro, hot sauce, salt, pepper, garlic salt and red pepper flakes into a large mixing bowl. Gently combine all ingredients mixing gently until just combined.
  • Form into 3-4 inch patties and place onto a plate or tray to get ready for grilling/cooking.
  • When grill or skillet is hot, grill/cook each patty until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, flipping half way through. When done, transfer to a clean plate/tray and keep warm with foil over top while cooking the rest of the patties.
  • Sauté all vegetables except green onion and avocado in a hot skillet with a little extra virgin olive oil until fork tender.
  • Place cooked turkey burger into a bowl along with cooked vegetables. Garnish with a few slices of avocado and sliced green onion. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 872mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8500IU | Vitamin C: 69.1mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1.9mg