MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY BURGER WRAPS

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY BURGER WRAPS image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

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The Burger:
1lb. ground white turkey breasts, 2 T. fresh oregano, 1/4 C. red onion, 1/2 t. allspice, 1/4 t. cinnamon, 1/2 t. red pepper flakes, 1/4 t. ground corrinader, 1 T. salt, 1/2 t. black pepper. Olive oil for brushing. Best when left to marinate in refridgerator for 1 hr before grilling.
multi-grain flat bread (serve at room temp.)
The Filling:
1/2 of thinly sliced red onion, 1/2 cup torn kalamata olives, 2 cups green leafy lettuces or spinach, 1 small bunch of fresh basil, 1 large sliced tomato, 1/2 cup sliced and drained pepperoncinni, 1/2 grated parmesean cheese, and 1/2 cup canned garbonzo beans
The Dressing for filling:
1/2 C. olive oil and a 1 T. of the pepperoncinni liquid with 1/2 clove of minced garlic, pinch of red pepper flakes, 1/4 t. salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

For the Burger: In a bowl mix ground turkey with the fresh oregano, red onion, allspice, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, ground corrinader, salt and pepper. Form them into smaller thicker patties (as not to fall apart). Brush them with olive oil and place them on hot oiled grill. Grill for about 4 minutes per side or until brown. For Filling: In a bowl place prepared as mentioned above: red onion, kalamata olives, lettuce, tomato, basil, pepperoncinni, paresean cheese and garbonzo beans. For Dressing: In measuring cup pour olive oil, pepperoncinni liquid, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper and mix together. Combine a light coating of dressing over filling mixture. Place flat bread down, spoon on filling mixture, and 2 or 3 turkey burgers and roll it up and then cut in half.