Mediterranean Turkey Burger

August 16, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Jennie-O, Jennie-O Turkey Products | 2 Comments
Tags: Cooking, Feta Cheese, Food, Garlic, JENNIE-O Lean Ground Turkey, Mediterranean Turkey Burger, Mint, recipes, Switch, Whole Wheat Pita Bread

I have another Jennie – O Turkey Burger Recipe to pass along to all of you, Mediterranean Turkey Burger. Made using JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey along with Feta Cheese,Mint and Garlic, and Breadcrumbs with toppings of Greek Yogurt, Lettuce, and Tomato. This served in a Whole Wheat Pita Bread. The Burger is only 210 calories and 12 net carbs per serving. You can find this recipe along with all the other Delicious and Healthy Recipes at the Jennie – O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2019! https://www.jennieo.com/

Mediterranean Turkey Burger
Feta cheese, mint and garlic are mixed into this Mediterranean turkey burger patty, giving it a lot of flavor without a lot of fat and under 300 calories per serving!

INGREDIENTS
1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey
⅓ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
⅓ cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese
1 egg white
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
olive oil cooking spray
¼ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
3 whole-wheat pita breads pockets
2 tomatoes, sliced
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce

DIRECTIONS
1) In large bowl, combine turkey, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, egg white, mint, oregano, garlic and pepper. Divide and shape the meat mixture into 6 (½-inch) patties.
2) Lightly spray large, non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Place patties in skillet on stove top on medium high heat. Cook 18 minutes, covered, turning 2 to 3 times and internal temperature reaches 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer. Always cook to well-done.
3) For topping, in small bowl, combine yogurt and dill.
4) To assemble burgers, spread yogurt topping inside each pita half. Cut patties in half; place inside pita halves. Add tomato and lettuce.

* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING

Calories 210
Protein 19g
Carbohydrates 14g
Fiber 2g
Sugars 2g
Fat 7g
Cholesterol 55mg
Sodium 290mg
Saturated Fat 2g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/768-mediterranean-turkey-burger