Greek Smash Burger Pitas

Ingredients

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• 2 Lb. Lean ground turkey
• 1 Tbsp. greek seasoning
• 8 pitas
• 1 1/2 Cup greek yogurt
• 1/4 Cup Freshly Chopped dill
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
• Handful of grape tomatoes
• 1/2 Cup Finely Grated cucumber
• Sliced cucumber
• feta Cheese
• Red onion
• 3 1/2 Cups of chicken stock

On Hand

• 2 Cups White rice
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 2 Tbsp Kosher salt
• 2 Tsp. black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. butter

Instructions

Make Tzatziki

• Grate cucumber , juice 1/2 a lemon, and finely chop dill
• Combine greek yogurt , cucumber , 1 grated garlic clove, 1/2 cup lemon juice , dill , salt and black pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.

Make Rice

• Bring chicken stock to a boil and then stir in rice , 1 tsp salt , 1/2 tsp black pepeper, 2 smashed and peeled garlic gloves, 2 tbsp butter , and peas
• Bring back to a simmer and then place lid on top of the pot. Do not remove lid until rice is cooked through, about 18-20 minutes.

Make Burgers

• Season the turkey meat with greek seasoning , olive oil , salt , and black pepper and mix with your hands until just combined, careful not to over mix.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with nonstick spray.
• Make a turkey ball a little bigger than a golf ball and place on griddle or skillet.
• Place the pita directly on top of the turkey ball and then smash down with a spatula or skillet ensuring the burger is evenly distributed under the pita.
• Cook for 5-6 minutes until the turkey meat has cooked through. This goes quickly because of the thinness of the burger.
• Flip the burger and toast the other side of the pita for 1-2 minutes and remove from the skillet.
• Slather a couple of tablespoons of tzatziki sauce over the burger patty and then top with red onions, tomatos, and feta
• Serve with rice and extra tzatziki on the side and enjoy.