To a large mixing bowl, add turkey meat, feta cheese, basil, egg, applesauce, breadcrumbs, worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Use your hands or a wooden spoon to gently mix until just combined.

Use your hands to form the mixture into 6 patties and place them on a plate or sheet plan lined with parchment paper. They’ll be loose and sticky; try not to handle them too much.

Heat about ½ tablespoon of avocado oil in a cast iron skillet on medium heat until hot. Place 3 burgers in the preheated skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is 165F, and then remove from heat to a plate. Add additional oil if needed and cook the second batch burgers in the same method to make 6 burgers total.

Toast buns and serve burgers with additional crumbled feta and your choice of toppings. Store leftover burgers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.