Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Relish

This is another recipe from Diabetic Living magazine.

Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Relish

1/2 cup shredded, seeded cucumber
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
7 whole wheat reduced-calorie hamburger buns
1/2 of a 10 ounce packed frozen chopped spinach thawed and well drained
1/2 cup crumbled basil and tomato flavored feta cheese
2 tablespoons refrigerated egg product
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 19.2 ounce package uncooked ground turkey breast
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium tomato, cut into slices

1. For cucumber relish, in a small bowl combine cucumber, onion, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and a dash of black pepper.  Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.

2. Place one of the hamburger buns in a food processor or blender. Cover and process or blend with several on/off pulses until crumbs form.  Measure 1/2 cup of the crumbs set aside the remaining crumbs for another use.  Toast remaining six buns.

3. In a large bowl combine the 1/2 cup bread crumbs, the spinach, feta, egg 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and cayenne pepper.  Add turkey; mix well.  Shape turkey mixture into six 4 inch patties.

4. In a very large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat.   Add turkey patties.  Reduce heat to medium.  Cook 12 to 14 minutes or until patties are no longer pink turning once halfway through cooking time.

5. Serve patties in toasted buns. Top with tomato slices and serve with the cucumber relish.