Greek Fusion Burgers

 These turkey burgers revved up with chipotle chile peppers are ideal for diabetic meal plans. They're quick to make, so they're great for weeknight cookouts.

Ingredients

    1 pound uncooked ground turkey breast
    2 teaspoons finely chopped canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce
    1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
    1/4 cup light tub-style cream cheese, softened
    1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
    1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    2 large whole wheat pita bread rounds, halved crosswise
    8 small slices tomato
    1/2 of a medium cucumber, cut into thin bite-size strips
 

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine turkey, 1 teaspoon of the chile peppers, and the oregano. Shape mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick oval patties.
2. For a charcoal grill, grill patties on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat for 10 to 13 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into side of each patty registers 165 degrees F, turning once halfway through grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place patties on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.)
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 teaspoon chile pepper, the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onion, and salt.
4. Open cut sides of halved pita bread rounds to make pockets. Spread cream cheese mixture into pockets. Add cucumber, grilled patties, and tomato slices.

Tip

    *Tip:

    Line grill with a layer of foil for easier cleanup.

nutrition information

Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 272, Fat, total (g) 6, chol. (mg) 58, sat. fat (g) 3, carb. (g) 22, Monounsaturated fat (g) 0, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 0, fiber (g) 3, sugar (g) 3, pro. (g) 33, vit. A (IU) 680.26, vit. C (mg) 6.5, Thiamin (mg) 0.13, Riboflavin (mg) 0.07, Niacin (mg) 1.18, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.14, Folate (µg) 20.16, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0.06, sodium (mg) 473, Potassium (mg) 220, calcium (mg) 90.87, iron (mg) 2.7, Vegetables () 1, Starch () 1, Lean Meat () 4, Fat () 0.5, Carb Choice () 1.5, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
 

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