Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp (5g) dried oregano
  • ½ tsp (2.5g) garlic powder
  • ½ tsp (3g) salt
  • ¼ tsp (1.25g) cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup (60ml) peeled cucumber, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh dill, minced
  • 1 clove (5g) garlic, grated
  • 1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
  • 4 (6-inch) whole wheat pita pockets
  • 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup (100g) red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups (60g) baby spinach
  • ¼ cup (40g) crumbled feta cheese

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together the Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, minced dill, grated garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. In a separate bowl, toss the halved cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced red onions with a pinch of salt.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Add ground turkey to the pan and immediately use a spatula to smash the meat into 4 flat patties to maximize surface contact.
  5. Season the tops of the patties with dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Sear for 3-5 minutes per side until a mahogany-colored crust forms.
  7. Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the meat in the final minute of cooking.
  8. Stuff each toasted pita pocket with a turkey patty, baby spinach, tomato-onion mixture, a dollop of tzatziki sauce, and crumbled feta cheese.