Recipe & Video: Mediterranean Smashed Turkey Burgers

If you are looking for that perfect cross between a good burger and a Mediterranean-style pita wrap, look no further than this smashed turkey burger recipe!

These burgers are simple to prep and a lot of fun to make. Start by mixing your seasoned ground turkey, divide into four balls and smash in a pan with a whole wheat pita on top. Cook covered for a few minutes and flip to toast the other side of your pita. To serve, top with a homemade cucumber tomato salad, tzatziki sauce, crumbled feta and fresh parsley. This burger hits the spot and all for only 405 calories per serving! This is the perfect recipe to pull out for when it's a little too rainy to grill or whenever you need a family-friendly meal that comes together quickly.

Mediterranean Smashed Turkey Burger Recipe

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Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey breast
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped, divided
• 4 whole-wheat pitas, 6-inch size (2 ounces each)
• Vegetable oil cooking spray
• 1 cup diced cucumbers
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• ½ cup diced red bell pepper
• ½ cup diced red onion
• 4 Tablespoons tzatziki sauce
• 4 Tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, ground turkey, garlic, oregano, black pepper, cumin and 2 Tablespoons parsley and mix well. Divide the meat into 4 equal-sized balls. Place each ball in the center of a pita and set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, tomato, red bell peppers, and red onion. Set aside.

Heat a large pan over medium to medium-high heat and coat with vegetable oil cooking spray. When the pan is hot, place the pita, meat side down, on the pan, smashing the pita evenly with a spatula or burger press until it's as flat as possible. Cover the pan and allow to cook for about 3-5 minutes, until the meat is browned and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165º F). Flip the pita, cooking the other side for about 1 minute, until golden brown. Remove from pan and top with 1 Tablespoon tzatziki sauce, ¼ of the cucumber/tomato mixture, 1 Tablespoon of feta cheese crumbles and 1 ½ teaspoons parsley.

Nutrition information per serving: 405 calories; 11 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 73 mg cholesterol; 500mg sodium; 40 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams fiber; 38 grams protein

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