Greek-Style Turkey Burgers

A cucumber, olive, and tomato salsa top these flavorful ground poultry burgers. Feta cheese adds a Greek influence.

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 42

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Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories 448
Total Fat (g) 17
Saturated Fat (g) 5
Monounsaturated Fat (g) 6
Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 3
Cholesterol (mg) 151
Sodium (mg) 1033
Carbohydrate (g) 42
Total Sugar (g) 3
Fiber (g) 3
Protein (g) 29
Vitamin A (DV%) 0
Vitamin C (DV%) 10
Calcium (DV%) 14
Iron (DV%) 21

Diabetic Exchanges

Starch (d.e.) 2
Other Carbohydrates (d.e.) .5
Medium-fat Meat (d.e.) 3
Fat (d.e.) .5

1/4	cup fine dry bread crumbs or 3/4 cup soft whole-wheat bread crumbs
1	egg, slightly beaten
1	tablespoon milk
2	teaspoons Greek seasoning
1/4	teaspoon salt
1	pound lean uncooked ground turkey or chicken
4	pita bread rounds, or 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
1	recipe Greek Salsa
1/4	cup crumbled feta cheese

1. In a medium bowl stir together bread crumbs, egg, milk, Greek seasoning, and salt. Add turkey; mix well. Shape turkey mixture into four 6-inch-long by 1/2-inch-thick oval patties or four 1/2-inch-thick round patties.

2. Place patties on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 11 to 13 minutes or until no longer pink (165 degrees F), turning once halfway through broiling time.

3. Serve the burgers in pita bread rounds. Top with Greek Salsa and sprinkle with feta cheese. Makes 4 servings.

Greek Salsa: In a small bowl stir together 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning. Stir in 1 cup finely chopped tomato, 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber, and 1/4 cup finely chopped, pitted kalamata or ripe olives. Makes about 1-1/3 cups.