Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt; 1/4 cup chopped cucumber; 2 tablespoons chopped red onion; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 lb lean ground turkey; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz); 1/3 cup chopped red onion; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 4 whole wheat burger buns, split; 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

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Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Servings 4

Need a new burger? Add feta and dill and top with a deliciously creamy cucumber and Greek yogurt sauce.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated September 17, 2013

Ingredients

Tzatziki Sauce

1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Burgers

1 lb lean ground turkey
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 whole wheat burger buns, split
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

Steps

1

In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of the yogurt and remaining sauce ingredients; refrigerate until serving.
2

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all burger ingredients and remaining yogurt. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
3

Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Place burgers on buns; top with tomato slices and sauce.

Finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese can be substituted for the feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

Calories: 400

Calories from Fat: 170

Total Fat: 19g; 29%

Saturated Fat: 8g; 38%

Trans Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 100mg; 34%

Sodium: 870mg; 36%

Potassium: 490mg; 14%

Total Carbohydrate: 22g; 7%

Dietary Fiber: 3g; 13%

Sugars: 9g

Protein: 35g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%

Vitamin C: 6%; 6%

Calcium: 30%; 30%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;