Juicy, flavorful, and made with just a few ingredients, these 5 Ingredient Turkey and Spinach Burgers come together quickly and deliver year-round BBQ satisfaction—indoors or out.
Gluten Free, Grain Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Soy Free
Happy Memorial Day! I hope you’re enjoying time with family and friends and celebrating the unofficial start of summer.
If you need a last-minute recipe for a Memorial Day cookout, these 5 Ingredient Turkey and Spinach Burgers are perfect. They’re simple, delicious, and easy to prepare.
Sometimes I buy ground turkey to make a quick bolognese—brown the meat, add a jar of marinara, and top with basil if I’m feeling fancy. Recently I wanted a change, and while defrosting frozen chopped spinach, I decided to combine it with turkey to make burgers. With buns on hand and a cast iron skillet ready, I made these indoors for the same satisfying BBQ flavor without firing up the grill.
They’re incredibly easy to make: combine the ingredients, let the mixture rest in the fridge for a bit to let flavors meld, then cook until golden and cooked through.
Is organic meat worth it?
Organic foods must meet strict standards. Organic produce is grown without synthetic pesticides and toxic chemicals, and organic meat and poultry are raised without routine antibiotics or added growth hormones. Organic livestock standards include year-round access to the outdoors (though organic is not the same as free-range), certified organic land, good animal health and welfare practices, and a diet of certified organic feed with limited exceptions.
Nutritional considerations for organic meat
Research suggests some nutritional differences: one study reported higher omega-3 fatty acid levels in organic livestock, likely related to more grazing. For meat and poultry, choosing organic can offer benefits. If budget is a concern, consider reducing the amount of meat you eat and using higher-quality organic options when possible.
One way to stretch your budget while using quality meat is to mix it with vegetables. In these burgers I used frozen spinach—an inexpensive ingredient that adds fiber, antioxidants, and volume so you get more burgers for your dollar. It’s an easy strategy to balance quality and cost.
Back to the turkey and spinach burgers…
These 5 Ingredient Turkey and Spinach Burgers are…
- Made with just a handful of ingredients
- Simple and quick to prepare
- Flavorful and satisfying
- Gluten free and grain free
Let’s get cooking…
5 Ingredient Turkey and Spinach Burgers
- Prep Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 burgers
Ingredients
- 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and excess water squeezed out
- 1 pound ground turkey, organic preferred
- 1/4 cup (about 2) scallions, greens only, roughly chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Generous pinch of salt
- Olive oil or avocado oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and mix to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to let flavors meld.
- Form the mixture into 6 patties, about 3/4-inch thick. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and coat with your chosen oil.
- When the pan is hot, add the patties. Cook about 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Serve on buns, over a salad, in a lettuce wrap, or alongside roasted vegetables.
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