Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

By sheilaolim

Serve a light-and-fresh turkey burger flavored with pesto
and feta cheese. Prepare a spicy and creamy tzatziki
sauce to spread on the burgers or to serve on the side for
dipping.

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

Step 1

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: Combine 1/2 cup plain low-fat, Greek-style yogurt; 1/4 cup finely chopped
seeded cucumber; 1/4 teaspoon salt; and 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper. Serve with sliced
bell pepper and celery sticks.