Greek Turkey Burgers

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INGREDIENTS:6 lbs. ground turkey
¾ lb. pimento-stuffed olives, chopped
½ lb. onions, finely diced
3/8 cup parsley, chopped
2 Tbsps. garlic, minced
1 ½ tsps. cinnamon
¾ tsp. nutmeg
1 Tbsp. salt
1 ½ tsps. black pepper
1 ½ cups sour cream
1½ lbs. cucumber, diced
1 ½ cups feta cheese
24 pita bread roundsDIRECTIONS:1. Caramelize onions in a small amount of oil. Cool and reserve.

2. Mix together ground turkey, olives, onions, parsley, garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper and form into 4-ounce patties.

3. Grill, or cook in 350° F oven to internal temperature of 165°F.

4. Combine sour cream and feta cheese in food processor and pulse lightly to combine.

5. Place burger in folded pita and top with feta mixture and cucumbers.SERVINGS:24 servingsFrom:Chef Craig Scheuerman, CCC, of the ATI Career Institute School of Culinary Arts