Moroccan Spiced Turkey Burger

For a second Burger selection I'vg got another good one from the Jennie - O Turkey website,  Moroccan Spiced Turkey Burger. You'll be using JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast for this recipe. Seasoned with Paprika, Cinnamon, Cumin and Lemon Juice stuffed into a Soft Pita with Yogurt and Roasted Tomatoes. Let the feast begin! You can find this recipe at the Jennie - O Turkey website along with all the other Delicious and Healthy Recipes. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2018!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Moroccan Spiced Turkey Burger
Take your taste buds on a north African vacation. Ground turkey spiced with paprika, cinnamon, cumin and lemon juice stuffed into a soft pita with yogurt and roasted tomatoes. Under 300 calories per serving!

INGREDIENTS

2 cups red and yellow cherry tomatoes
oil for drizzling
1 small red onion, peeled and cut into 4 even circular slices
1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 (6-inch) whole wheat pita bread rounds, halved and split
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup baby arugula
1 teaspoon paprika
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1½ tablespoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS
1) Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Heat oven to 450°.
2) Place cherry tomatoes on parchment paper baking sheet and lightly drizzle with oil. Roast 6 minutes or until tomatoes blister. Grill onion 5 to 6 minutes or until slightly charred and tender turning once. Remove from grill and reserve.
3) In large bowl, combine turkey, cumin, paprika, cinnamon and garlic; mix well. Portion turkey into 4 patties. Cook burgers as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Let burgers rest 5 minutes before cutting into quarters.
4) In small bowl, combine yogurt, cilantro, parsley and lemon juice; mix well. To serve, place burger inside pita bread half. Add onions, tomatoes and baby arugula. Drizzle yogurt sauce in each pita.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING

Calories 240
Protein 32g
Carbohydrates 24g
Fiber 2g
Sugars 5g
Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 60mg
Sodium 250mg
Saturated Fat 1g
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