Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

By barbie24

Calories: 303; Fat: 8.8g; Protein: 33g; Carbs: 24.3g; Fiber: 3g; Cholesterol: 56mg; Iron: 1.9mg; Sodium: 595mg; Calcium: 101mg

* Serving size: 1 stuffed pita half

* SUGGESTION: Serve with sliced bell pepper and celery sticks

Ingredients

• Turkey Burger:
• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced red onion
• 2 tablespoons commercial pesto
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground turkey breast
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Cooking spray
• 2 cups arugula
• 2 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas, toasted and halved
• Tzatziki sauce:
• 1/2 cup plain low-fat, Greek-style yogurt
• 1/4 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Turkey Burger:

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl; mix until combined. Divide panko mixture into 4 portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick oval patty.

2. Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done. Place 1 patty and 1/2 cup arugula in each pita half.

Tzatziki Sauce:

1. Combine yogurt, cucumber, salt, and red pepper. Serve either on the burger or on the side for dipping.