Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers
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Published May 24, 2021, Updated Jul 24, 2023
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A healthy take on burger night, these spinach and feta turkey burgers are made with lean meat and loaded with flavor!
You might not know this about me but I was a Pescatarian for a number of years! When I started eating meat again, these spinach and feta turkey burgers were one of the first “meat meals” I made.
They were instantly a hit in our home so I knew I needed to share them with you as well.
These turkey burgers are fast and ridiculously easy to make. All you have to do is mix up the ingredients, form the patties and toss them on the grill. Dinner will be ready in minutes!
Are Turkey Burgers Healthier Than Beef Burgers?
Both types of meat provide a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Having said that, turkey is lower in saturated fat than beef – which is great for heart health!
If you are trying to lose weight, low-fat or fat-free ground turkey is a great option because it’s low in calories and high in protein. I personally love making turkey burgers because I get my burger fix without added fat and calories.
Spinach & Feta Turkey Burger Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need for these turkey burgers:
- ground turkey – I like using lean ground turkey, but you can use any type you prefer.
- baby spinach – chop the spinach finely to mix into the burger.
- crumbled feta cheese – look for finely crumbled feta cheese so the cheese will be evenly distributed throughout the burgers.
- egg whites – this helps bind the burgers together so they don’t fall apart on the grill!
- fresh parsley – dried works as well, but I love the flavor that fresh herbs add.
- garlic cloves – the perfect savory flavor accompaniment.
- sea salt and pepper – season to taste.
How to Serve Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers
These burgers have a hint of Mediterranean flavor which you can totally play up with the toppings — maybe a few olives and a spread of hummus? Sounds delightful to me.
They’re also delicious with traditional burger toppings – lettuce, sliced onion, ketchup and mustard.
Serve this burger on a traditional bun, use lettuce leaves as a bun or serve over greens for a burger salad. We’ve done all three countless times and they’re equally delicious!
How to Store Turkey Burgers
These turkey burgers store really well, which make them great for meal prep! After allowing the burgers to cool, store in an airtight container for up to five days in the refrigerator. For longer storage, you can also freeze them!
What to Pair with Turkey Burgers:
Fries
There’s really nothing better than a burger and fries. Here are some healthy options:
Salads
And here are some great side salads to pair with these burgers!
- Easy Quinoa Salad
- Curried Cauliflower Salad
- Healthy Pasta Salad
- Pesto Pasta Salad
- Asparagus Salad
- Orzo Salad
More Burger Recipes to Try
- Cilantro Lime Chicken Burgers
- Black Bean Sweet Potato Burgers
- Teriyaki Salmon Burgers
- Easy Black Bean Burgers
- Curried Pumpkin Black Bean Burgers
- The Best Turkey Burger
- Salmon Burgers
Be sure to check out all of my ground turkey recipes here on EBF!
Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 Tablespoons egg whites
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, (1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prep grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil grill grate.
- Mix ingredients: While the grill is preheating, mix together turkey, spinach, feta, egg whites, parsley, garlic, sea salt and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
- Form patties: Using your hands, form mixture into 4-5 patties.
- Grill: Cook on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, about 6-8 minutes per side. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adapted from Allrecipes.com.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This looks so yummy! I’m so ready for dinner!
Yum! I’ve done turkey feta burgers, but haven’t added spinach yet. Great idea!!
You can’t go wrong with spinach and feta. So glad it’s burger season!
We eat turkey burgers all the time! This is a nice, healthy recipe to try to add some flavor and variety to what we always eat.
You definitely need to add flavor to turkey burgers! These look great – nice and easy. 🙂
Could you do a healthy easter meal guide? That would be awesome! P.S. I’m vegetarian so some vegetarian options would be cool. Thanks>
Yum.this is look healthy and tasty.We eat turkey burgers all the time.
Love this recipe I tried last week it game out so good.
Awesome. So glad you liked the burgers, Athena.
I LOVE turkey burgers! They’re so flavorful. Spinach is a great addition here.
I don’t have a grill – could I just bake these?
I think you could bake them, but I bet pan sautéing them would be even better!
To bake them, what should be temp and time?
Thanks
Lisa
Hey Lisa. I haven’t tried baking them, but I would think around 350°F or 375°F for about 30 minutes, flipping once around the 15 minute mark should work! Just be sure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
About to make these burgers! Any reason for just the egg whites and not the whole egg? Thanks!
You can totally use the whole egg!
This sounds delicious! Do you need egg for this recipe or can you substitute for something else. My son is allergic to eggs.
I use the egg to hold the burger patties together, but you could try using a flaxseed egg (1 Tablespoon of ground flax + 3 Tablespoons of water). You could also try making them without the egg. They might still hold together. Let me know if you try it.
These are delicious! Will definitely be my new go-to for weekly turkey burgers!
Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed these turkey burgers, Amanda! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
hi! do you think it would be possible to make these without the egg whites? could i use bread crumbs? i don’t have eggs on hand right now. thanks so much!
Hey Teresa – I use the egg to hold the burger patties together, but you could try using a flaxseed egg (1 Tablespoon of ground flax + 3 Tablespoons of water). You could also try making them without the egg. They might still hold together. Let me know if you try it.
Want to try these this week but I’m out of spinach! Do you think kale would work instead? Thank you!
Hey Rachel – Yes, I think kale would work just fine! 🙂
Can you substitute frozen spinach in the turkey spinach and feta burgers? TYIA
That should work. I would just let it thaw and try and squeeze out as much of the liquid as possible otherwise, the burgers might be too soggy. Let me know how it turns out if you try it!
Loved the turkey burgers!! Excited to have leftovers for lunch today 🙂 We made the sweet potato fries as well- so delicious & so easy! Thank you!!
Ahh yay!! So glad these burgers were a hit! Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, Kimberly. I appreciate it. 🙂
I made these using beyond burgers instead of turkey and they were great! Cooked on the stove instead of the grill and they were a bit sticky using olive oil but nothing a metal spatula can’t handle. I will definitely be making these again!
Oh good to know they worked with the beyond burgers! Thanks for sharing, Abby! I’m glad you enjoyed these burgers. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it. <3
Delicious and so easy!!!! And I’m an awful cook and still managed to impress my husband 🙂 thank you
Ahh yay!! So glad these burgers turned out for you, Ashley. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
Picky husband LOVED these! Super hot evening, so I used the George Forman grill and they were AMAZING! Recipe printed and in the binder! Thank you!
Oh yay!! So glad these burgers were a hit, Regina! Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
These are delicious!! This was the first dinner recipe of yours I’ve tried and so glad I did. Great on salad the next day!
Ahh yay! That makes me so happy to hear, Alissa! Thanks for trying this recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it. 🙂
These are my new favourite burgers to make! So simple and quick yet taste amazing!!
Ahh yay!! So glad you’re loving these burgers, Zoe. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it. <3
Fantastic combination of flavors, texture and moisture!. We used chicken bread instead of turkey (that’s what we had at hand), and it was truly a very satisfying and flavorful meal. Looking forward to making it again sometime soon! 🙂
So glad you loved these burgers, Gabrielle! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
Great recipe! My family and I loved it. Can you make these burgers and freeze them/ If so, how should I pack them for the freezer?
Thanks!
Hey Carol! I haven’t tried freezing them before, but I would imagine they’ll hold up just fine if stored in an airtight bag or container in the freezer.
Love this burger! Even was a hit for my in laws who are strictly beef burger types.
So glad this recipe was a hit! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, Sarah. I appreciate it. 🙂
Favorite turkey burger recipe I have found! Love the added health benefits of the spinach.
Yay!! So glad you love these turkey burgers, Alex. They’re my fave too. 🙂
Simple, easy and delicious. I threw these together and cooked in a grill pan. I put them inside pita pockets with tzatziki red onion and bell pepper. Such a delicious meal. Thank you!
So glad these burgers were a hit! Thanks for the review, Cortnee. I so appreciate it!
I have tried a few turkey burgers. These are absolutely tasty and healthy. #keepers
Woo!! So glad you loved these burgers, Jessica. Thanks for the review, I so appreciate it!
These spinach and feta burgers were absolutely delicious. I used pita bread and topped it with roasted red pepper when I first prepared them and the next day for lunch added it to some mixed greens and more veggies. Looking forward to making this again…soon!
Yay! I’m so pumped you loved these turkey burgers, Debbie! Thanks for the review 🙂
Hello! Do you think this recipe would work with chickpeas for a meat free version? I love your recipes! 🙂
Hey Allison – I’m not sure how these would turn out with chickpeas. You could try my black bean burgers recipe with chickpeas instead since they’re already made with a bean.
Made these tonight for the family. Rave reviews all the way around the table, even from my picky eater. Very easy to toss together for a quick dinner.
Woo! That so wonderful, Kristin! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed these burgers. Thanks for the review 🙂
Simple to make, juicy, & delicious!! I’ll be making these burgers all summer long.
Yay! I love hearing this, Eileen! So glad they were a hit. Thanks for the review! I really appreciate it!
Hi Brittany!
Can I use ground chicken instead of ground turkey?
Totally!
These were AMAZING. The flavours went together so well, plus they were so easy to make! One thing to note is that- I’m guessing due to the lack of breadcrumbs- these were quite delicate and I was very worried that they would fall apart on the grill (thankfully, they did not). But, overall they were great and I will for sure make these again!
Yay! So pumped you loved these burgers, Sarah. Thanks for making them and for the review. I so appreciate it!
Love this ! Offered up a great variety for the barbecue – great flavour and taste ! Hit with the teens and adults !!!definetly going into the barbecue summer rotation options !!
Woo!! So glad you enjoyed these burgers. Thanks for the review, I appreciate it!
LOVED these burgers! So easy to make and delicious. My turkey came with 1.5 lbs and the recipe is so simple that the increase was a breeze.
Yay! So glad you enjoyed these burgers, Halley! Thanks for the review, I so appreciate it!
Made these for dinner tonight – delicious! Super flavorful and quick and easy.Will definitely be making again!
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed these burgers, Suzy. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
Holy moly! I used Trader Joe’s organic ground turkey, Trader Joe’s organic crumbled feta, and Trader Joe’s brioche buns for these burgers. I did use fresh Italian parsley. My 3 year old daughter who is quite picky and usually only wants the sweet potato fries that we always have with any burgers. She ate the WNTIRE BURGER and asked for MORE! Y’all MUST TRY THIS recipe.
Ah!! This is so wonderful to hear, Katianne! So pumped these turkey burgers were a hit. Thanks for making them and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
DELICIOUS!!! I used crumbled feta with tomato and Basil and topped it with a couple of sliced cucumbers, tomato, red onion, and cucumber sauce…it was AMAZING!!! Thank you
So glad you enjoyed these turkey burgers, Alisha! Thanks so much for the review 🙂
These are SO delicious!!!! I’ve made Turkey burgers on the past that are too dry, too bland, too wet/watery (from veggie add-ins to help moisten them). Just a lot of disappointing Turkey burgers. But these are spot-on!! So delicious, juicy but not watery, and so flavorful! Thank you for your recipes!!
Woo!! So pumped these turkey burgers have been such a hit. Thanks so much for making them, Cathi! I so appreciate the review :).
Can these be made on a cast iron skillet or grill pan? I don’t have access to an outdoor grill. 😕
Definitely!!
Hands down the best turkey burgers I have had!! When making the burgers, the consistency was very sticky and I didn’t think I would be able to form them into a patty but I let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes and they formed into Pattie’s beautifully!!! 100% give them a try!!!
Oh yay! Happy to hear these spinach and feta turkey burgers were a success, Nancy. Thanks so much for coming back to leave a review. The feedback means so much to me!
Hands down our favorite burgers!! They are on repeat. Easy weeknight dinner or great for a BBQ
Woo! Love to hear it, Michelle! Thanks for making them and sharing your review, it means so much to me!
These have become a staple in my house. My teenage girls (who dont like much) love them. Absolutely love this recipe!
Delicious burgers! 😋
Ah yess! Thank you so much, I am happy these burgers are a hit, Janice! Thank you for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it.
Very tasty! My WHOLE family really enjoyed them. My husband and I garnished ours with tzatziki, red onion, and lettuce and the kids did mayo and ketchup. We will definitely be making this again.
Oh yay! So glad this recipe was a hit, Bri! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
Absolutely delicious! I love the flavor that the feta adds. My husband, who “hates” turkey burgers, ate two!
YAY! I am so glad this recipe is a hit, Heather. Thank you for coming back and sharing your review & star rating, I appreciate it!