Description
Juicy, flavorful ground turkey patties enhanced with salty feta cheese and sweet roasted red peppers, served with a cool, creamy lemon-mint feta drizzle.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground turkey (1.1 lb)
- 1 medium shallot, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 60 g Panko breadcrumbs (1/2 cup)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 100 g jarred roasted red peppers, drained and finely diced (1/2 cup)
- 110 g crumbled feta cheese (1/2 cup for patties, 1/4 cup for sauce)
- 45 g fresh parsley, finely chopped (1/4 cup for patties, plus garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 30 ml olive oil (2 tbsp), for cooking
- 80 g plain Greek yogurt (1/3 cup)
- 15 ml lemon juice (1 tbsp)
- 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp)
- 15–30 ml water (1–2 tbsp), as needed to thin
- 15 g fresh mint (2 tbsp), finely chopped
Instructions
- Mix Turkey Patty Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, minced shallot, minced garlic, Panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, diced roasted red peppers, 60g of crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat mixture.
- Form the Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties about 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick. Press a small indentation into the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Cook the Turkey Patties: Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey patties and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 74°C / 165°F).
- Prepare Creamy Feta Drizzle: While the patties cook, prepare the sauce in a small food processor or blender. Combine the remaining 50g crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped fresh mint. Blend until smooth. Add water one tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches a pourable consistency.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the cooked turkey patties from the skillet and let them rest on a plate for 2 minutes. Arrange the patties, drizzle generously with the Creamy Feta Drizzle, and garnish with reserved fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately.
Notes
Use 90-93% lean ground turkey for the juiciest results and avoid overmixing the patty ingredients. To prevent the patties from bulging, press a small indentation into the center of each before cooking. The feta drizzle can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (approx. 170 g)
- Calories: 610 calories
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg