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4th of July
Grilled Turkey Kofta Burger

21 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 1HR

Grilled Turkey Kofta Burger

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4.5
2 ratings
"What I love most about these kofta burgers is that they’re super quick and incredibly versatile. I have a turkey burger fetish, which is why I went with ground turkey here, but the recipe would also be great with ground chicken, lamb, or beef."
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"What I love most about these kofta burgers is that they’re super quick and incredibly versatile. I have a turkey burger fetish, which is why I went with ground turkey here, but the recipe would also be great with ground chicken, lamb, or beef."
1HR
Total Time
$4.25
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
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Feta Cheese
1/3 cup
Feta Cheese, crumbled
Yellow Onion
4 Tbsp
Yellow Onions, grated
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
3 Tbsp
Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley, finely chopped
Fresh Mint
1 Tbsp
Fresh Mint, finely chopped
Ground Cumin
1 tsp
Ground Cumin, ground
Ground Coriander
as needed
Ground Coriander
Kosher Salt
as needed
Kosher Salt
Ground Cinnamon
as needed
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Black Pepper
as needed
Ground Black Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
as needed
Cayenne Pepper
93/7 Lean Ground Turkey
1 lb
93/7 Lean Ground Turkey
Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
3/4 cup
Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
Green Harissa
1 Tbsp
Green Harissa
Lemon
1/2
Lemon, juiced
Kosher Salt
to taste
Kosher Salt
Whole Wheat Pita Bread
4
Whole Wheat Pita Bread
Romaine Heart
1 1/2 cups
Romaine Hearts, finely chopped
English Cucumber
1/4
English Cucumber, thinly sliced
Plum Tomato
1
Plum Tomato, sliced
Red Onion
1/2
Small Red Onion, thinly sliced
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
242
Fat
12.6 g
Protein
28.1 g
Carbs
4.3 g
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step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Feta Cheese (1/3 cup), Yellow Onions (4 Tbsp), Garlic (2 cloves), Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (2 Tbsp), Fresh Mint (1 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp).
step 2
Ground Coriander (as needed), Kosher Salt (as needed), Ground Cinnamon (as needed), Ground Black Pepper (as needed) and Cayenne Pepper (as needed).
step 3
Add the 93/7 Lean Ground Turkey (1 lb) and gently mix until all of the ingredients are combined.
step 3 Add the 93/7 Lean Ground Turkey (1 lb) and gently mix until all of the ingredients are combined.
step 4
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.
step 4 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.
step 5
Preheat a lightly oiled grill (or grill pan) over medium heat.
step 6
Meanwhile whip up the harissa yogurt sauce. Combine the Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt (3/4 cup), Lemon (1/2), Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (1 Tbsp), Kosher Salt (to taste), Green Harissa (1 Tbsp), and Green Harissa (1 teaspoon) in a small bowl.
step 6 Meanwhile whip up the harissa yogurt sauce. Combine the Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt (3/4 cup), Lemon (1/2), Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (1 Tbsp), Kosher Salt (to taste), Green Harissa (1 Tbsp), and Green Harissa (1 teaspoon) in a small bowl.
step 7
Place the burgers on the hot grill, thumbprint side down, and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
step 7 Place the burgers on the hot grill, thumbprint side down, and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
step 8
Warm your Whole Wheat Pita Bread (4) in the microwave (10-15 seconds should do it) or directly on the grill.
step 9
Time to build your burgers! Spread a dollop of yogurt sauce on the bottom half of each pita “bun.”
step 10
Top each with a small handful of finely chopped Romaine Hearts (1 1/2 cups) and a burger.
step 11
Garnish with thinly sliced English Cucumber (1/4), Plum Tomato (1) that have been sliced into rounds and Red Onion (1/2) and finish with extra yogurt sauce. Add everything together and serve immediately. Enjoy!
step 11 Garnish with thinly sliced English Cucumber (1/4), Plum Tomato (1) that have been sliced into rounds and Red Onion (1/2) and finish with extra yogurt sauce. Add everything together and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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4th of July
Beef
Grill
Back to School
Lunch
Chicken
Microwave
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Lamb
Dinner
Greek
Game Day
Labor Day
Memorial Day
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