Turkey Burger Pitas with Avocado & Feta
Protein-packed, flavorful turkey burger pitas filled with creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and zingy feta. The turkey burgers can be baked or grilled for a perfect, easy weekday lunch.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 egg
- red pepper flakes
- 6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- Cooking spray
- 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 whole wheat pitas, cut in half, gluten free if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- To make the burgers combine first 7 ingredients. Divide mixture into four portions and shape into a 1/2 inch-thick patty.
- Place your patties on foil, and lightly spray patties with cooking spray. Sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top of each patty if you'd like a little spice.
- Place into oven and bake your burgers for about 20 minutes, flipping burgers halfway through.
- Remove burgers from oven once done and immediately place into half of a pita. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of feta cheese, tomato slice, and avocado slices. Serves 4.
Notes
To make gluten free: use gluten free pitas or buns.