Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 lb

ground turkey

0.33 cup

kalamata olive

roughly chopped

2 tbsp

parsley

finely chopped

1 tsp

dried oregano

1 unit

garlic clove

minced

1 cup

Greek feta cheese

crumbled

0.5 tsp

salt

0.13 tsp

ground black pepper

1 tbsp

olive oil

4 unit

pita bread

8 unit

lettuce leaves

1 unit

tomatoes

sliced thin

0.5 unit

red onion

sliced thin

8 ounce

Greek yogurt

0.25 unit

English cucumber

peeled and grated

2 tsp

dill

chopped

2 tbsp

lemon juice

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 pinch

kosher salt

1 pinch

ground black pepper

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare the Tzatziki sauce: In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 2
~3 min

Add 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.

Step 3
~3 min

In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, chopped kalamata olives, parsley, dried oregano, minced garlic, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, salt, and pepper.

Step 4
~3 min

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty.

Step 5
~3 min

Warm olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Step 6
~3 min

Fry the turkey patties until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 7
~3 min

To assemble the burgers, open a pita bread and layer with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and red onion slices.

Step 8
~3 min

Place a cooked turkey patty on top of the vegetables.

Step 9
~3 min

Garnish with the remaining crumbled feta cheese and a dollop of tzatziki sauce.

Step 10
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, marinate the ground turkey mixture for at least 30 minutes before forming patties.

Don't overcook the turkey patties to keep them moist.

Serve with a side of lemon wedges for extra tanginess.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Tzatziki sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of Greek Salad

Serve with roasted vegetables

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Greek Salad
Roasted Lemon Potatoes
Hummus and Pita

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Greece

Cultural Significance

Represents Greek flavors in a contemporary way.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer BBQs
Casual Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Summer BBQ
Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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