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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

Caramelize onions with oil. Cool and reserve. Mix ground turkey, caramelized onions, olives, parsley, garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper together and form into 4-ounce patties. Grill over direct heat or cook in 350 degree F oven to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Combine sour cream and Feta cheese in food processor and pulse lightly to combine. Place burger in folded pita and top with Feta mixture and cucumbers.

Ethnicity: Greek

Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap

Preparation Method: Grill

Product Type: Ground Turkey

Dish Type: Burger

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