Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced red onion
• 2 tablespoons commercial pesto
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground turkey breast
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Cooking spray
• 2 cups arugula
• 2 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas, toasted and halved

Preparation

1. 1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl; mix until combined. Divide panko mixture into 4 portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick oval patty.
2. 2. Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done. Place 1 patty and 1/2 cup arugula in each pita half.
3. Tzatziki sauce: Combine 1/2 cup plain low-fat, Greek-style yogurt; 1/4 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber; 1/4 teaspoon salt; and 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper. Serve with sliced bell pepper and celery sticks.