Better Homes Gardens USA April 2019

FOOD FAST & FRESH

April 2019 | 87

SPICED TURKEY

PITAS WITH

CUCUMBER,

OLIVES & MINT

These turkey patties
are inspired by kibbeh, a
traditional Middle
Eastern dish of ground
meat (usually lamb),
bulgur, onions, and
spices oft en shaped into
patties. We fl avored them
with za’atar, a pungent
spice blend available
at large grocery stores.
In a pinch, substitute
1∕ 2 tsp. each dried thyme
and dried oregano.
TOTAL TIME 35 min.

1. In a small heatproof
   bowl place bulgur
   and enough boiling water
   to cover; let stand
   10 minutes. Drain well.
   2. Meanwhile, in
   a large skillet
   cook and

stir onion in 1 Tbsp. hot

olive oil 4 minutes or

until tender. Transfer to

a large bowl; let cool

slightly. Add turkey,

bulgur, lemon zest,

1 Tbsp. mint, the parsley,

za’atar, ¹∕2 tsp. salt, and

¹∕4 tsp. black pepper. Mix

well. Shape into six

3 ¹∕2 -inch patties. In the

same skillet heat 1 Tbsp.

olive oil over medium.

Add patties. Cook 5 to

6 minutes on each side or

until done (165°F). Add

more oil if necessary to

prevent sticking.

3. In a medium bowl
   whisk together lemon
   juice and 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
   Add cucumber, olives,
   remaining 3 Tbsp. mint,
   and ¹∕4 tsp. each salt
   and black pepper. Serve
   turkey patties on pita
   bread with cucumber
   mixture, yogurt, and
   additional mint and/or
   parsley. If desired, drizzle
   with olive oil. Makes
   6 servings.
   EACH SERVING 478 cal,
   17 g fat, 53 mg chol,
   744 mg sodium, 57 g carb,
   5 g fi ber, 3 g sugars,
   25 g pro. ■

PHOTO: BRIE PASSANO; FOOD STYLING: KELSEY BULAT

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