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Turkey Burger with Yogurt Low Calorie

The trick to reducing high fat – high calorie burger is by…

Switching out high calorie beef forย lean ground turkey. This can reduce meat calories by 58% and to add tasteย enhance turkey with Mediterraneanย Flavors by adding Feta Cheese, Mint, Garlic and Oregano.ย They are packed with nutrition and full of juicy flavor!

Serves 6
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook time: 10 mins

Low Calorie Turkey Burger Mediterrain and Dill

Ingredients:

Burger:
1 1/4 pounds JENNIE-O extra lean ground turkey
1/3 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
1/3 cup crumbled low fat feta cheese
1 egg white
ยฝ tablespoon chopped mint
1 ยฝ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Olive oil cooking spray
6 halves of whole-wheat pita buns or pockets
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 tomatoes cut in slices

Topping:
ยผ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

Add Jennie-O lean ground turkey, whole-wheat breadcrumbs, feta cheese, 1 egg white, fresh mint, oregano, garlic and pepper to a medium sized mixing bowl. Mix until just combined. Do not over mix the ground turkey or it will be too tough when cooked.

Divide the mixture equally in to 6 thin patties. Set off to the side until ready to cook.

For the topping, whisk non-fat Greek yogurt with chopped fresh dill into a small bowl. Mix until well combined.

To cook the burgers, spray a nonstick skillet with olive oil, and cook the burgers for about 5 minutes on each side until the burgers are cooked through. Cook turkey as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165ยฐF. as measured by a meat thermometer.

To assemble the burgers, add the burger, a teaspoon of the yogurt topping, 2 slices of tomato, and shredded romaine into the pita pocket.

Nutritional information (per serving): Calories: 260, Fat calories: 70, Total fat: 8 g, Sat. fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 55 mg, Sodium: 210 mg, Total carbohydrates: 22 g, Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 23 g

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