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In-The-Pocket Pita Burgers |
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Serves 8 |
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These fun mini turkey burgers are topped with savory mushrooms, onions and peppers for a perfect bite-size snack. |
Ingredients:
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1 3/4 lb |
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lean ground white turkey meat |
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2 |
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large cloves of garlic minced |
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1/4 cup |
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chopped fresh parsley |
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1 tsp. |
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dried oregano |
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1/2 tsp. |
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paprika |
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1/2 tsp. |
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cumin |
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1 tsp. |
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lemon zest |
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1 |
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egg |
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1 |
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egg white |
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non-stick cooking spray |
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1 tsp. |
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olive oil |
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large onions peeled and sliced into 1/2 moons |
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3 |
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bell peppers of varying colors cored, seeded and sliced into 1/4 inch slices |
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1 16 oz package |
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white button or Crimini mushrooms wiped clean and sliced |
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large leaves green leaf lettuce |
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4 |
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medium-size whole wheat pita cut in half |
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Directions:
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In a large bowl mix the ground turkey, garlic, parsley, oregano, paprika, cumin, lemon zest, egg and egg white.
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Mix well with a spoon or your hands.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment and form 16 - 2 1/2 inch patties.
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Place in the refrigerator 15 minutes or until ready to cook.
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Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high and add the onions and peppers. Cook stirring occasionally for 8 to 10 minutes or until the onions begin to caramelize. Add the mushrooms and continue to cook 5-7 minutes more or until the liquid starts to evaporate.
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Cook 3-4 minutes more until all the liquid is gone and the vegetables are soft.
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Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
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Cook the turkey patties about 3-5 minutes per side until all the patties are cooked through.
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Take one pita half and place one lettuce leaf, 2 turkey patties and about 1/2 cup of the vegetable mixture per serving.
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Serving size: 1 Pita
Nutritional facts per serving:
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263 |
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| Fat |
7.76 g |
| Cholesterol |
92.73 mg |
| Saturated fat |
1.95 g |
| Sodium |
205 mg |
*Healthy Food Tip*
Enjoy some of your favorite foods in smaller portions to satisfy your cravings and maintain a healthy balance.
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