Greek Cottage Cheese Stuffed Turkey Burgers with Fresh Herb Tzatziki
Juicy turkey burgers stuffed with creamy cottage cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach deliver a protein-packed Mediterranean twist on a classic. Topped with homemade tzatziki and served on a bed of crisp spring greens, these burgers are perfect for lighter spring dining.
Ingredients
- 500g lean ground turkey
- 150g cottage cheese
- 50g baby spinach, finely chopped
- 40g sun-dried tomatoes, finely diced
- 50g feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 150g Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese, chopped spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese to create the filling. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix ground turkey with half the minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Divide the turkey mixture into 8 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a thin patty about 10cm wide.
Place 2 tablespoons of the cottage cheese filling in the centre of 4 patties. Top with the remaining 4 patties and seal the edges firmly, pressing to enclose the filling completely.
Prepare the tzatziki by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, remaining garlic, dill, mint, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Refrigerate until serving.
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the stuffed burgers for 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F) when measured with a meat thermometer at the thickest part.
Let burgers rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Arrange spring greens on plates, top with sliced red onion, place a stuffed burger on each plate, and drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce.
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