1/2 cup (125 mL) kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1 tsp (15 mL) lemon zest
1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
1 egg
8 oz (230 g) feta cheese
to taste salt and pepper
Directions
In a large bowl, combine turkey, breadcrumbs, olives, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, salt and pepper; mix well.
Shape the turkey mixture into four equal sized balls.
Insert thumb into centre of each meatball to create a pocket. Put 2 oz (58 g) of feta in the centre of each meatball and close meat around cheese. Shape into four burgers.
Grill burgers 5-7 minutes per side, over medium heat, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF (74ºC).
Serve with Greek pita, tzatziki sauce, tomatoes and cucumbers.
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