Greek Turkey Burgers in Pita With Yogurt Sauce
In case you didn't already think mini burgers were cool, these ones come with a tangy 'cool as a cucumber' sauce.
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ½ medium seedless cucumber (about ¾ cup), peeled and grated
- 2 tsp bottled lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried mint flakes
- 1½ tsp bottled minced garlic, divided
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp lemon pepper
- 4 (6-inch) whole wheat pita breads
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
- Cooking spray
Coat the grill rack with cooking spray. Prepare the grill to medium heat.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, mint, and ½ teaspoon of the garlic, stirring well to mix. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the turkey, oregano, salt, lemon pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon of garlic, stirring well to mix. Gently form the mixture into 8 small patties, about ¾-inch thick. When grill is ready, grill burgers for 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
Place pitas on the grill and heat for 1 minute on each side. Cut pitas in half and fill each with a burger, sliced tomatoes and yogurt sauce.
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