MEDITERRANEAN POCKETS

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"The combination of lemon, feta and oregano give the turkey bright and fresh flavor," writes Tina Scarpaci of Chandler, Arizona. "That's something you don't often get from your higher calorie frozen pastries."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/3 pound lean ground turkey
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red pepper
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated reduced-fat crescent rolls

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese, peas, red pepper, onion, parsley, lemon juice and zest, oregano, salt and pepper., Unroll crescent dough into two rectangles; seal seams and perforations. Cut each rectangle into six squares. Place 2 tablespoons turkey mixture in the center of each square. Fold dough over filling to form a triangle and seal edges. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.