Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
(from Amanda_Rose’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Mediterranean, Quick Recipes, Sandwiches, Turkey
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1/8 cup (1 ounce) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon minced red onion
- 1 tablespoons commercial pesto
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound ground turkey breast
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Cooking spray
- 1 cups arugula
- 1 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas, toasted and halved
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.