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Greek Turkey Burgers

Greek Turkey Burgers


Yield: 24

Ethnicity: Greek
 
Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Ground Turkey
 
Dish Type: Burger
 







Ingredients
1/2 Pound onions, finely diced
As needed olive oil
6 Pounds GROUND TURKEY
3/4 Cup pimento-stuffed olives, drained and finely chopped
1/3 Cup parsley, chopped
2 Tablespoons garlic, minced
1-1/2 Teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 Teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 Tablespoon salt
1-1/2 Teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1-1/2 Cups sour cream
1-1/2 Cups Feta cheese, crumbled
24 Each pita bread
1-1/2 Pounds cucumber, small dice
 
  1. Caramelize onions with oil. Cool and reserve.
  2. Mix ground turkey, caramelized onions, olives, parsley, garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper together and form into 4-ounce patties.
  3. Grill over direct heat or cook in 350 degree F oven to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  4. Combine sour cream and Feta cheese in food processor and pulse lightly to combine.
  5. Place burger in folded pita and top with Feta mixture and cucumbers.

Recipe Source: Recipe developed for the National Turkey Federation by Chef Craig Scheuerman, CCC, of Stratford University in Falls Church, VA

Nutrition Facts
Calories 430   Calories from Fat 150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 820mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 2g  
Protein 30g  
Vitamin A 6%
  • Vitamin C 4%
    Calcium 10%
  • Iron 20%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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