Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki

Time is marching on, and regardless of the fact that we want to travel and finish fixing up our house and prepare a nursery and sleep in and do all kinds of other childless things, yesterday marked the halfway point of my pregnancy.  This bun is officially half baked.  On one hand, I'm very excited to meet this body roommate of mine; yet on the other hand, I do not wish to rush into an entirely new life. 

But really, life hasn't changed much around here.  The biggest difference I can point to is the fact that I've traded my daily glass of wine for an almost daily scoop of ice cream.  We are gearing up for another Memorial weekend camping trip and hosting dinner parties and doing yardwork and just living a happy newlywed life.  I am enjoying every minute.

Frank had his good friend Mead over Saturday to help him with some work on our basement.  I spent the lovely day running errands while they measured and hammered and sawed and Lord only knows what else down there.  I went to Bill's Imported Foods for the first time in a long time to get some fresh kalamata olives, feta cheese, and pita bread.

When I returned home, it took merely minutes to throw together these simple burgers, and we all agreed they packed a giant flavor punch. 

Greek Turkey Burgers
Serves 4

1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 package lean ground turkey (1.25 lbs)
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives (or less to taste)
2 Tbsp chopped sundried tomatoes
2 Tbsp fresh dill (optional)
1 tsp dried oregano (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil

Tzatziki Sauce
1 cup Greek yogurt
Juice of 1 lemon
2-3 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 English cucumber, grated on box grater
2 Tbsp olive oil

Mix together and let sit for flavors to combine.

In a medium skillet, saute your onion in 1 Tbsp olive oil until softened.  Add chopped spinach or kale and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.  Cool.

In a large bowl, combine turkey, sautéed onion/spinach, feta, olives, sundried tomatoes, herbs, salt and pepper, and 1 Tbsp olive oil.  Mix well and form into 4 patties.  Refrigerate until ready to cook.

Grill 5-6 minutes on both sides, or until center is no longer pink.

Serve on pita or bun with cucumber, spinach, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce.