Cranberry Feta Turkey Burger

Cranberry Feta Turkey Burger

I have always loved ground turkey!  That is the one lean meat I can probably eat over and over.  I get tired of chicken fast so I like to change up between the two.  But lately, I have been growing pretty bored with ground turkey.  I never really thought about what I could do to jazz up this dish until the other day!  I know people have been mixing ground turkey with cheeses and vegetables forever, but this is my run at it that was a home run!

I shop at Sam's and I actually got everything I needed for this recipe there. The 2.5lb of turkey makes approximately 10-12 4oz patties.  I don't do measurements so I'm sorry.  :/  I just pour how I feel when I cook!  I'll help you out a bit with photos and suggestions.

Here's what you'll need!

INGREDIENTS:

• Garlic powder
• some kind of pepper blend
• Cranberries
• Almonds.  A medium handful (doesn't matter sliced or not)
• Feta or goat cheese (goat cheese is creamier)
• Chopped spinach, good handful.  Spinach is good! (I used food processor)

DIRECTIONS:

• Put turkey in a large bowl.  Pour on a lot of garlic powder.  Just cover the turkey, make it white.  (I like garlic, you can lay off a bit if you want)
• Pour on pepper blend.  Cover well but not too much.
• Chop up almonds and spinach in the food processor.  Pour on turkey.  Pour in 1/2 cup of cranberries per pound.  (Beware, these are a ton of sugar.  Go less if you're on a strict diet)
• Pour 1/4-1/2 cup of feta per pound. (same disclaimer as above)
• Mix it up thoroughly.  Honestly, the only way I know how is to get my hands in there and mix it up!!!
• Measure out the patties to 4oz each.  This is a good amount so you can measure out meals.
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• Cook each side in a skillet on medium heat for as long as it takes to brown them and cook them through 165 degrees. 
• Serve with veggies and enjoy!!!