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Greek Turkey Pita Burgers

Healthy hamburger alternative with Greek Turkey Pita Burgers. Grilled Greek style turkey patties in pita bread, filled with Mediterranean flavors like kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, roasted red bell peppers and feta cheese.

Within this post you’ll make a healthy alternative to burgers with these Greek Turkey Pita Burgers. Plus you’ll useful tips that will make you a grilling pro!

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Grilling is my thing and I’ve learned quite a few tricks, sometimes the hard way, through years of cooking. For one, heat is important, especially for the type, cut and size of meat you are cooking. If you’re cooking thinner items like these Greek turkey pita burgers, skirt steak or bread; then you want to cook with higher, sustained heat. If you’re cooking thicker cuts of meats or chicken, then start with a higher heat and sear it, then lower to medium or less to evenly cook through without burning. Check Grilled Chicken Breast, for more grilling tips!

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Another tip is to lightly grease the grill to prevent sticking, making flipping meats a breeze. You often grease pans in the kitchen, why not grease the grill? An easy way to do this is to lightly coat a crumpled paper towel in oil, then use grill tongs to rub over the grill surface.Greek Turkey Pita Burgers recipe - www.platingpixels.com

Making these Greek Turkey Pita Burger is a breeze as well. Grill on both sides for about 4 minutes to create perfect grill marks and meaty flavor. Then load into pita bread pockets and stuff with Greek goodies; flavors such as kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, feta and roasted red peppers. Then serve it with sides like Potato Wedges or a fresh salad like  BLT Coleslaw Salad for additional crisp and extra nutrition to your plate!

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Greek Turkey Pita Burgers

Another healthy burger alternative to try is Grilled Keto Cheese Burgers, that will also fit into your low-carb, high-fat diet!


Greek Turkey Pita Burgers recipe at-a-glance:

Difficulty: Easy
Flavor profiles: Bold, rich and salty; strong Greek-inspired flavor.
Texture: Tender turkey burgers paired with soft, pickled veggies.
Dietary Options/Substitutions: For gluten free or low carb option, omit pita bread and use more spinach leaves to eat as a salad.

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Greek Turkey Pita Burgers

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels
Grilled turkey patties in pita bread, filled with kalamata olives, artichoke hearts and feta cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Burger
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 226 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 patties lean ground turkey about 4-ounces each
  • 1 large lemon
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 pita halves
  • 1 jat roasted red bell peppers drained
  • 1 Handful baby spinach leaves
  • ½ cup drained oil packed artichoke hearts
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives
  • ¼ cup feta cheese
  • tzatziki sauce recipe as garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat grill or griddle skillet to medium-high heat. Lightly grease and add turkey burger patties. Squeeze a bit of lemon juice over each, then sprinkle with cumin, salt and pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes, until bottom is browned. Rotate and cook 3-5 minutes more until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 F. Remove from heat.
  • Place cooked patties into each pita half (toasted if desired). Fill with desired amount of remaining ingredients to create burgers. Garnish with optional tzatziki sauce recipe here.
Nutrition Facts
Greek Turkey Pita Burgers
Amount per Serving
Calories
226
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
1224
mg
53
%
Potassium
 
126
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
0
g
0
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
1040
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
7.3
mg
9
%
Calcium
 
121
mg
12
%
Iron
 
1.9
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword grilled turkey burger, mediterreanean style burger, pita burger
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2 Comments

  1. I love to use my crock pot year round. In the winter for comfort foods and in the summer because it is just too darn hot here most of the time. But I still enjoy a good soup during the summer and I’m bound to find one here!

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