April 22, 2009

Greek Turkey Burgers

This one is especially done for my friend Lauren. She is in LOVE with these turkey burgers...and I have found they taste delicious whether done in regular burger size, or as burger bites to put over mixed greens ( a healthier option) or in Pita Pockets.

1 package low fat or fat free ground turkey
1 package frozen spinach-defrosted
1/2 red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 package low fat feta cheese
Salt/Pepper
Olive Oil/Pam/Butter ( whatever you prefer to work w/)

Preheat oven to 350* degrees

Take a sautee pan, put on medium heat and add a tspn of olive oil til warm
Take 1/2 the frozen spinach, ring it out in a few paper towels to remove moisture, add to the pan with the garlic and onion. Sautee for about 5-7 minutes on medium heat.

Let cool, and add to turkey. Mix well, and add salt/pepper and 2 good sized handfuls of the feta cheese. Form turkey meat into either individual patties, or burger sized patties, whatever you prefer.

Reheat sautee pan on medium heat, and add pam/olive oil or butter.

Add turkey burgers to pan. If they are small, sautee on both sides for 2 minutes then move to pyrex bakeware in the oven for about 12 additional minutes. If they are large, sautee for 4-6 min on either side and then add to the oven for an additional 15 min.

Serve over mixed greens, in pita pockets with tahini or eat alone with cous cous!

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