Greek Turkey And Rice Skillet
INGREDIENTS
·
1/3 cup
crumbled feta cheese
·
¼ cup
grated (or finely minced) yellow onion
·
2 garlic
cloves, grated or finely minced
·
2
tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
·
1
tablespoon finely chopped mint
·
2 garlic
cloves, grated or finely minced
·
1
teaspoon ground cumin
·
½
teaspoon ground coriander
·
½
teaspoon kosher salt
·
¼
teaspoon ground cinnamon
·
¼
teaspoon black pepper
·
1/8-¼
teaspoon cayenne pepper
·
1 pound
93% lean ground turkey
·
For the yogurt sauce:
For the yogurt sauce:
·
¾ cup
nonfat plain Greek yogurt
·
1
tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon green harissa
·
Juice of
½ lemon
·
1
tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
·
Kosher
salt
·
For serving: (optional)
For serving: (optional)
·
4 whole
wheat pita
·
1½ cups
finely chopped hearts of romaine
·
¼
English cucumber, very thinly sliced
·
1-2 plum
tomatoes, sliced into rounds
·
½ small
red onion, thinly sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
In a
medium mixing bowl, combine the feta, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, and spices.
Add the turkey and gently mix until all of the ingredients are combined. (I
recommend using your hands for this, but a fork will also do if you’re
squeamish.)
2.
Gently
form the turkey mixture into four patties, approximately ¾-inch thick. Using
your thumb, make a small indent in the center of each patty. (This will keep
your burgers from puffing up into turkey footballs on the grill.)
3.
Pre-heat
a lightly oiled grill (or grill pan) over medium heat.
4.
Meanwhile
whip up the harissa yogurt sauce. Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in
a small bowl and season with salt to taste. Briefly set aside.
5.
Place
the burgers on the hot grill, thumbprint side down, and cook for 5-6 minutes
per side until cooked through.
6.
Warm
your pitas in the microwave (10-15 seconds should do it) or directly on the
grill.
7.
Time to
build your burgers! Spread a dollop of yogurt sauce on the bottom half of each
pita “bun.” Top each with a small handful of romaine and a burger. Garnish with
cucumber, tomato and red onion, and finish with extra yogurt sauce. Sandwich
everything together and serve immediately.
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