Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Greek Turkey Burgers

 Recently I started going through my large collection of recipe clippings, trying to put them into some sort of organization. I have several ring binders with clear plastic page protectors and have organized many of my clippings using this method. However, step two was to actually go through and discard duplicates and recipes, that while interesting, are  not likely to make it onto any of my menu planning. Then there was the "To Do" list of recipes that I would like to try in the near future. I have decided to add at least one new recipe to my meal planning each week and to post the most successful on the blog. Here is recipe #1:



Greek Turkey Burgers

1 pound ground turkey breast meat
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
4 pita bread rounds
1 small cucumber peeled and diced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Prepare grill according to manufacturer's instructions. Remove cooking rack from grill and spray with cooking spray.
In medium bowl, combine turkey, olives, parsley, garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Shape into 4 burgers approximately 4 1/2 inches in diameter.
Grill burgers 5 minutes per side, until meat is no long pink in center. Spread 1 tablespoon sour cream on each pita.
Place cooked burger on bottom half of each pita and top evenly with cucumber and 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese. Fold over top half of pita and serve.
Serves 4.

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