Description
Turkey patties get filled with spices, herbs and shallots for flavor and topped with an array of Mediterranean accouterments before being stuffed into a pita.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450 g) ground white meat turkey, thawed
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- dash of cayenne
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp shallot, minced
- 1 tsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp feta cheese crumbles
- 2 tbsp oil (olive, veggie, etc.)
- Pitas
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Cucumber
- Sour Cream/Greek Yogurt
- Extra Feta
Instructions
- Mix the raw turkey, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne, oregano, black pepper, salt, shallot, mint and feta together in a large bowl. Use your hands to really mix the spices in. Cover and let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Then, form the turkey mixture into patties.
- In a large skillet, add the oil and bring to high heat add the patties and reduce heat to medium-high. Cook the patties for about 7 minutes a side (depending on thickness it could be more or less), until cooked through.
- *I always have one burger to cut open to test, plus if you are using pitas you may need to cut them in half – so no one will notice :)
- Serve in pitas, with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 35 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 340