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Pregnancy Cookbook

Turkey Burger Pitas with Avocado and Feta

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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Place into oven and bake your burgers for about 20 minutes, flipping burgers halfway through.
4. 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.

credit: ambitiouskitchen.com