Published 6/21/2024 Don’t get me wrong, I love a good juicy homemade burger hot off the grill, but sometimes it’s nice to switch up the flavor profile of your burgs. With this Mediterranean burger, fresh ingredients meet bold flavors for a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Making them is easy. Start by making the homemade tzatziki and letting it cool in the fridge. Then, cook your burger veggie fillings, mix them in with the ground meat, and pan-fry your burgers. Assemble with your favorite toppings, and eat up!
Mediterranean Burger – Featured Ingredients
Greek yogurt: The base of the tzatziki sauce. It adds a creamy, tangy element that is famous in Mediterranean dishes. Cucumber: Cool, crunchy, and refreshing! Cucumber is used for both the sauce and as a topping for the Mediterranean burgers. Lemon juice: Gives the tzatziki sauce brightness, acidity, and a citrusy kick. Fresh mint: Mint is a staple herb in Mediterranean cooking and contrasts so well with the other sauce ingredients. Sun-dried tomatoes in oil: Adds an extra layer of flavor and a slight sweetness to the burger patties. Fresh spinach: Finely chopped spinach is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies and add moisture to the burger patties. Ground meat: We used ground chicken and pork for a lighter, leaner twist on the traditional beef patty. Feta cheese: I love the burst of salty, tangy goodness feta cheese adds to these burger patties!
What can I swap for spinach?
Feel free to replace spinach with chopped kale. It’s just as nutritious and adds a slightly different flavor to the burger.
Can I use another type of meat?
You can use any mixture of ground pork, ground chicken, ground beef, or ground turkey. Just note that ground pork and ground beef will offer more fat content!
Delicious Mediterranean Burger Toppings
We LOVE this Mediterranean burger recipe with sliced cucumbers and red onion rounds. However, we encourage you to add anything that sounds tasty to you! Here are some ideas for inspo: Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes add a juicy pop of flavor. Hummus: Instead of using traditional burger spreads, try adding a generous dollop of hummus on top for extra creaminess and flavor! Olives: Sliced kalamata olives are a classic Mediterranean topping and add a nice salty bite to the burger. Roasted red peppers: These add a sweet, smoky flavor that complements the other ingredients in the burger. You can use jarred or make your own at home! OR try our Roasted Red Pepper Hummus!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover cooked burger patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, you can either microwave them for a minute or two or place them in a hot skillet for about 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cast Iron Pan
Our Favorite Pairings for Mediterranean Burgers
We love serving these burgers with a side of crispy homemade fries like these Air Fryer Zucchini Fries or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries. You can also keep on theme with this delicious Mediterranean Couscous Salad or Mediterranean Grilled Street Corn with Feta Cheese! For a nice refresher, enjoy this burger with this summery Hibiscus Arnold Palmer Drink. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart!
