Turkish Turkey Pita Burgers
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1/3 cup bulgur 1 cup boiling water2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt, preferably Greek 1/4 cup finely chopped scallion greens1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon sugar (used splenda instead of sugar)1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper, divided2 cups diced tomato1/2 cup finely chopped red onion2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil16 oz ground turkey1 cup finely chopped yellow onion1 large egg (I used .25 cup of eggbeaters)2 tablespoons chopped garlic1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground allspicePinch of ground cinnamon6 whole-wheat pita breads, warmed
1. Combine bulgur and water in a small bowl; let stand until the water is absorbed and the bulgur is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.
2. Meanwhile, heat coriander and cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until they begin to pop and are fragrant and lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Scrape into a small bowl to cool, then crush in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
3. Combine 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture with yogurt, scallion greens, 2 tablespoons parsley, mint, oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Combine tomato, red onion and oil in another small bowl.
5. Preheat broiler (see Grilling Variation). Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.
6. Place the reserved bulgur, the remaining spice mixture, the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and the remaining 1 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add turkey yellow onion, egg, garlic, cayenne, salt, allspice and cinnamon. Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated. Form into 12 equal balls, then form each into an oval patty about 1/2 inch thick.
7. Place the patties on the prepared broiler pan. Broil, turning once, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total.
8. Slice open the warmed pita breads. Fill with 2 burgers, about 1/3 cup tomato mixture and 2 generous tablespoons yogurt sauce each.
Serving Size: makes 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASUBACZ.
2. Meanwhile, heat coriander and cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until they begin to pop and are fragrant and lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Scrape into a small bowl to cool, then crush in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
3. Combine 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture with yogurt, scallion greens, 2 tablespoons parsley, mint, oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Combine tomato, red onion and oil in another small bowl.
5. Preheat broiler (see Grilling Variation). Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.
6. Place the reserved bulgur, the remaining spice mixture, the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and the remaining 1 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add turkey yellow onion, egg, garlic, cayenne, salt, allspice and cinnamon. Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated. Form into 12 equal balls, then form each into an oval patty about 1/2 inch thick.
7. Place the patties on the prepared broiler pan. Broil, turning once, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total.
8. Slice open the warmed pita breads. Fill with 2 burgers, about 1/3 cup tomato mixture and 2 generous tablespoons yogurt sauce each.
Serving Size: makes 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASUBACZ.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 308.0
- Total Fat: 11.4 g
- Cholesterol: 53.4 mg
- Sodium: 441.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 31.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
- Protein: 23.4 g
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