Feta Stuffed Turkey Burgers: Total Time: 30 minutes: Serves 4
- 1/4 c. finely chopped red onion
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 6 tbsp. (1 1/2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 c. grated English cucumber
- 1/4 c. plain fat-free yogurt
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh mint
- 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
- 4 green leaf lettuce leaves
- 4 (2-ounce) Kaiser rolls or hamburger buns
Directions:
- Combine first 6 ingredients. Divide mixture into four portions. Indent center of each portion; place 1 1/2 tablespoons feta into each. Fold turkey mixture around cheese; shape each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
- Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties; cook 5 minutes on each side.
- Combine cucumber, yogurt, and mint in a small bowl. Arrange 1 turkey patty, 1 tomato slice, 1 lettuce leaf, and 2 tablespoons yogurt mixture on bottom half of each roll. Top with top halves of rolls.
- Sautéed zucchini: Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups sliced zucchini and 2 minced garlic cloves; sauté 5 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Notes: Calories: 386; Total Fat: 13.7g( sat 4.5g, mono 4.3g, poly 3g); Protein: 30.2g; Carbohydrate: 34g; Fiber: 2.3g; Cholesterol: 109mg; Iron: 3.9mg; Sodium: 897mg; Calcium: 198mg
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