Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Name: Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey; 1 egg, beaten; 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, whole wheat if possible; 1/3 cup finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; ¼ cup fresh chopped dill; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; ½ cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese (optional); 2 tablespoons EVOO plus more as needed; 4 large bibb lettuce leaves; 4 whole grain buns; ½ cup tzatziki (homemade or store bought)

on May 15 2026

The fresh herbs and hearty sun-dried tomatoes in these MIND Diet turkey burgers make for a vibrant taste in each bite. Try these topped with tomatoes, tzatziki and red onion in a lettuce wrap or whole wheat bun.

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

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Cuisine

Mediterranean

Author:

Laura Morris CPT and Jennifer Ventrelle RD

Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Cook Mode

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground turkey
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup breadcrumbs, whole wheat if possible
1/3 cup finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup fresh chopped dill
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
½ cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons EVOO plus more as needed

For Serving

4 large bibb lettuce leaves
4 whole grain buns
½ cup tzatziki (homemade or store bought)

Directions

In a large bowl, gently mix the turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, sun-dried tomatoes, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, dill, garlic powder, salt, and feta (if desired add-on). When everything is well incorporated, form into five patties about ½-1 inch thick.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add patties one at a time, being sure not to overcrowd the pan. Add more oil as needed.
Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they’re a light golden brown on the bottom. Flip them over and reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until they are cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Serve on bun with lettuce and sauce of choice.

Recipe Note

Created by Laura Morris CPT and Jennifer Ventrelle RD

This recipe was created by Laura Morris, a professional chef, certified nutrition consultant, and personal trainer. She developed these recipes to be both delicious and brain-healthy, making it easy to integrate the MIND diet into everyday life.

Laura and Jennifer Ventrelle, NeuroReserve medical advisor, registered dietitian, and Assistant Professor at Rush University (and lead dietitian on major prevention studies like the U.S. POINTER Study), are the co-founders and co-authors of The Official MIND Diet, a comprehensive guide for living the MIND diet every day. Together, they offer programs, tools, and resources through The Official MIND Diet website and their Substack to help make brain-healthy living simple, sustainable, and enjoyable.

These recipes and resources are designed not only to support brain health and reduce Alzheimer’s risk, but also to make weight management and overall wellness easier and more satisfying.

We at NeuroReserve are committed to equipping you with the diet and nutrition you need for lasting brain health. As you make progress with your diet, our product RELEVATE can help fill in the gaps where your diet falls short. RELEVATE is designed upon the framework of the evidence-backed Mediterranean and MIND diets, and includes 17 nutrients for long-term brain health. Click here to learn more about RELEVATE.

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