Turkey Burger Pitas with Tahini Sauce

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(from Amanda_Rose’s recipe box)

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 2 people

Categories: Burgers, Turkey

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plain 2% Greek-style yogurt
  • 1/2 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Dash of salt
  • 1/8 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 pound ground turkey
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas, cut in half
  • 2 green leaf lettuce leaves
  • 2 (1/4-inch) tomato slices

Directions

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl.

  2. Combine onions, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, onion powder, and turkey in a large bowl. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.

  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan, and cook for 4 minutes on each side or until done.

  4. Line each pita half with 1 lettuce leaf; add 1 patty, 1 tomato slice, and 2 tablespoons tahini sauce to each pita half.

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