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Greek Burgers

Greek BurgersSeasoned with fresh mint leaves and lemon peel, these feta cheese-filled turkey burgers are served in pita bread—and are sure to be a hit!

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (16-ounce) package PERDUE® Fresh Lean Ground Turkey or Fresh Ground Chicken
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint (or cilantro leaves, chopped)
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
4 regular size pita breads (5 to 6 inches)
1 medium tomato, sliced

Cooking Directions:

  1. If grilling, grease grill. Preheat grill or broiler.
  2. In medium bowl, combine turkey, mint and lemon peel until blended. Shape into 4 oval burgers with 1 tablespoon feta cheese in center of each burger.
  3. Grill or broil, turning occasionally, 10 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center registers 170°F (76.6°C).
  4. To serve, cut top edge off each pita bread. Place burgers and tomato in pita bread and top, if desired, with your favorite condiment.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories 357; Total Fat 12g; Saturated Fat 4g; Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 93mg; Sodium 514mg; Total Carbohydrate 35g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Sugars 2g; Protein 27g.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Perdue Farms.