Pita Burgers
In The Fresh Meat Case
Pita Burgers
In The Fresh Meat Case
PREP TIME: 0min COOK TIME: 10min
Serves 6
- 117
Calories - 21g
Protein - 477mg
Sodium - 0g
Sat. Fat 
Ingredients
1 pkg. PERDUE® Fresh Ground Chicken
2 gloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
3 plum tomatoes
1 small cucumber
Yogurt Sauce
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
2 tsp. fresh cilantro, minced
1 1/2 tsp. fresh mint, minced or or half teaspoon dried mint
Salt and ground pepper to taste
Step 1
Form burgers into 4 patties. Prepare lightly greased grill for cooking.
Step 2
In medium bowl, combine ground turkey or chicken, garlic and seasonings. Form mixture into 6 burgers.
Step 3
Grill, uncovered, 5 to 6 inches over medium hot coals 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until burgers are cooked through and spring back when touched. Burgers are done when a meat thermometer inserted in the center reaches 170°F.
Step 4
Serve burgers in pita pockets topped with yogurt sauce, tomatoes and cucumbers.
Step 5
For the Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, 2 teaspoons fresh minced cilantro, and 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint. Season with salt and ground pepper to taste.
15 MIN
