Description
Juicy Mediterranean turkey burgers packed with garlic, herbs, and a hint of lemon, served with fresh vegetables and a creamy yogurt sauce for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 4 large lettuce leaves
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, gently combine ground turkey, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Lightly oil the cooking surface to prevent sticking.
- Shape the mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix plain yogurt with fresh lemon juice to create the sauce.
- Assemble burgers with buns, lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, turkey patties, and yogurt sauce, then serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix the turkey to keep patties tender.
- Chill patties briefly before cooking to help them hold shape.
- Toast buns lightly for added texture.
- Add extra lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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