Turkey Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
Minted cucumber sauce known as Tzatziki transforms boring burgers into a flavorful exploration of Greek cuisine.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¹⁄2 pita provides 1¹⁄2 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate, ¹⁄4 cup vegetable, and 1¹⁄4 oz equivalent grains.
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.
https://teamnutrition.usda.gov
4 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • 8 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
    • 8 oz *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
    • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
    • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
    • - - OR
    • - - Lemon juice bottled
    • 2 lb 7 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
    • 3 lb 3 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
    • - - Oregano, dried
    • - - Garlic powder
    • - - Salt, table
    • - - Black pepper, ground
    • - - Nonstick cooking spry
    • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
    • 10 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

    Measure

    • 1 cup Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
    • 1 cup *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
    • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
    • - - OR
    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice bottled
    • 1 qt 1¼ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
    • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Oregano, dried
    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
    • 2 tsp Salt, table
    • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
    • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
    • 25 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
    • 12½ each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • 1 lb Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
      • 1 lb *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
      • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
      • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
      • - - OR
      • - - Lemon juice bottled
      • 4 lb 14 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
      • 6 lb 6 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
      • - - Oregano, dried
      • - - Garlic powder
      • - - Salt, table
      • - - Black pepper, ground
      • - - Nonstick cooking spray
      • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
      • 1 lb 4 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

      Measure

      • 2 cups Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
      • 2 cups *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
      • ⅓ cup Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
      • - - OR
      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice bottled
      • 2 qt 2½ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
      • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Oregano, dried
      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic powder
      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
      • 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
      • 50 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
      • 25 each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • 8 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
        • 8 oz *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
        • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
        • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
        • - - OR
        • - - Lemon juice bottled
        • 2 lb 7 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
        • 3 lb 3 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
        • - - Oregano, dried
        • - - Garlic powder
        • - - Salt, table
        • - - Black pepper, ground
        • - - Nonstick cooking spry
        • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
        • 10 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

        Measure

        • 1 cup Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
        • 1 cup *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
        • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
        • - - OR
        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice bottled
        • 1 qt 1¼ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
        • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Oregano, dried
        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
        • 2 tsp Salt, table
        • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
        • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
        • 25 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
        • 12½ each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • 1 lb Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
          • 1 lb *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
          • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
          • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
          • - - OR
          • - - Lemon juice bottled
          • 4 lb 14 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
          • 6 lb 6 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
          • - - Oregano, dried
          • - - Garlic powder
          • - - Salt, table
          • - - Black pepper, ground
          • - - Nonstick cooking spray
          • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
          • 1 lb 4 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

          Measure

          • 2 cups Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
          • 2 cups *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
          • ⅓ cup Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
          • - - OR
          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice bottled
          • 2 qt 2½ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
          • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Oregano, dried
          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic powder
          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
          • 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
          • 50 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
          • 25 each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • 8 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
            • 8 oz *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
            • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
            • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
            • - - OR
            • - - Lemon juice bottled
            • 2 lb 7 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
            • 3 lb 3 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
            • - - Oregano, dried
            • - - Garlic powder
            • - - Salt, table
            • - - Black pepper, ground
            • - - Nonstick cooking spry
            • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
            • 10 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

            Measure

            • 1 cup Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
            • 1 cup *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
            • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
            • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
            • - - OR
            • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice bottled
            • 1 qt 1¼ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
            • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
            • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Oregano, dried
            • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
            • 2 tsp Salt, table
            • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
            • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
            • 25 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
            • 12½ each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • 1 lb Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
              • 1 lb *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
              • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
              • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
              • - - OR
              • - - Lemon juice bottled
              • 4 lb 14 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
              • 6 lb 6 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
              • - - Oregano, dried
              • - - Garlic powder
              • - - Salt, table
              • - - Black pepper, ground
              • - - Nonstick cooking spray
              • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
              • 1 lb 4 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

              Measure

              • 2 cups Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
              • 2 cups *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
              • ⅓ cup Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
              • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
              • - - OR
              • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice bottled
              • 2 qt 2½ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
              • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
              • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Oregano, dried
              • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic powder
              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
              • 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
              • 50 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
              • 25 each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • 8 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                • 8 oz *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                • - - OR
                • - - Lemon juice bottled
                • 2 lb 7 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
                • 3 lb 3 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                • - - Oregano, dried
                • - - Garlic powder
                • - - Salt, table
                • - - Black pepper, ground
                • - - Nonstick cooking spry
                • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                • 10 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                Measure

                • 1 cup Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                • 1 cup *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                • - - OR
                • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice bottled
                • 1 qt 1¼ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
                • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Oregano, dried
                • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
                • 2 tsp Salt, table
                • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
                • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                • 25 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                • 12½ each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • 1 lb Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                  • 1 lb *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                  • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                  • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                  • - - OR
                  • - - Lemon juice bottled
                  • 4 lb 14 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
                  • 6 lb 6 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                  • - - Oregano, dried
                  • - - Garlic powder
                  • - - Salt, table
                  • - - Black pepper, ground
                  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                  • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                  • 1 lb 4 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                  Measure

                  • 2 cups Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                  • 2 cups *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                  • ⅓ cup Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                  • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                  • - - OR
                  • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice bottled
                  • 2 qt 2½ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
                  • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                  • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Oregano, dried
                  • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic powder
                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                  • 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
                  • 50 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                  • 25 each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • 8 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                    • 8 oz *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                    • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                    • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                    • - - OR
                    • - - Lemon juice bottled
                    • 2 lb 7 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
                    • 3 lb 3 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                    • - - Oregano, dried
                    • - - Garlic powder
                    • - - Salt, table
                    • - - Black pepper, ground
                    • - - Nonstick cooking spry
                    • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                    • 10 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                    Measure

                    • 1 cup Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                    • 1 cup *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                    • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                    • - - OR
                    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice bottled
                    • 1 qt 1¼ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
                    • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Oregano, dried
                    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
                    • 2 tsp Salt, table
                    • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
                    • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                    • 25 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                    • 12½ each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • 1 lb Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                      • 1 lb *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                      • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                      • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                      • - - OR
                      • - - Lemon juice bottled
                      • 4 lb 14 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
                      • 6 lb 6 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                      • - - Oregano, dried
                      • - - Garlic powder
                      • - - Salt, table
                      • - - Black pepper, ground
                      • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                      • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                      • 1 lb 4 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                      Measure

                      • 2 cups Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                      • 2 cups *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                      • ⅓ cup Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                      • - - OR
                      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice bottled
                      • 2 qt 2½ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
                      • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Oregano, dried
                      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic powder
                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                      • 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
                      • 50 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                      • 25 each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • 8 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                        • 8 oz *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                        • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                        • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                        • - - OR
                        • - - Lemon juice bottled
                        • 2 lb 7 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
                        • 3 lb 3 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                        • - - Oregano, dried
                        • - - Garlic powder
                        • - - Salt, table
                        • - - Black pepper, ground
                        • - - Nonstick cooking spry
                        • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                        • 10 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                        Measure

                        • 1 cup Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                        • 1 cup *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                        • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                        • - - OR
                        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice bottled
                        • 1 qt 1¼ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
                        • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Oregano, dried
                        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
                        • 2 tsp Salt, table
                        • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
                        • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                        • 25 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                        • 12½ each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • 1 lb Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                          • 1 lb *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                          • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                          • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                          • - - OR
                          • - - Lemon juice bottled
                          • 4 lb 14 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
                          • 6 lb 6 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                          • - - Oregano, dried
                          • - - Garlic powder
                          • - - Salt, table
                          • - - Black pepper, ground
                          • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                          • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                          • 1 lb 4 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                          Measure

                          • 2 cups Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                          • 2 cups *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                          • ⅓ cup Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                          • - - OR
                          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice bottled
                          • 2 qt 2½ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
                          • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Oregano, dried
                          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic powder
                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                          • 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
                          • 50 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                          • 25 each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • 8 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                            • 8 oz *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                            • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                            • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                            • - - OR
                            • - - Lemon juice bottled
                            • 2 lb 7 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
                            • 3 lb 3 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                            • - - Oregano, dried
                            • - - Garlic powder
                            • - - Salt, table
                            • - - Black pepper, ground
                            • - - Nonstick cooking spry
                            • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                            • 10 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                            Measure

                            • 1 cup Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                            • 1 cup *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                            • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                            • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                            • - - OR
                            • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice bottled
                            • 1 qt 1¼ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
                            • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                            • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Oregano, dried
                            • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
                            • 2 tsp Salt, table
                            • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
                            • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                            • 25 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                            • 12½ each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • 1 lb Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                              • 1 lb *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                              • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                              • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                              • - - OR
                              • - - Lemon juice bottled
                              • 4 lb 14 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
                              • 6 lb 6 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                              • - - Oregano, dried
                              • - - Garlic powder
                              • - - Salt, table
                              • - - Black pepper, ground
                              • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                              • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                              • 1 lb 4 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                              Measure

                              • 2 cups Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                              • 2 cups *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                              • ⅓ cup Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                              • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                              • - - OR
                              • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice bottled
                              • 2 qt 2½ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
                              • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                              • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Oregano, dried
                              • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic powder
                              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
                              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                              • 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
                              • 50 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                              • 25 each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • 8 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                                • 8 oz *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                                • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                                • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                                • - - OR
                                • - - Lemon juice bottled
                                • 2 lb 7 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
                                • 3 lb 3 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                                • - - Oregano, dried
                                • - - Garlic powder
                                • - - Salt, table
                                • - - Black pepper, ground
                                • - - Nonstick cooking spry
                                • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                                • 10 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                                Measure

                                • 1 cup Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                                • 1 cup *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                                • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                                • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                                • - - OR
                                • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice bottled
                                • 1 qt 1¼ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
                                • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                                • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Oregano, dried
                                • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
                                • 2 tsp Salt, table
                                • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                • 25 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                                • 12½ each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • 1 lb Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                                  • 1 lb *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                                  • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                                  • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                                  • - - OR
                                  • - - Lemon juice bottled
                                  • 4 lb 14 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
                                  • 6 lb 6 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                                  • - - Oregano, dried
                                  • - - Garlic powder
                                  • - - Salt, table
                                  • - - Black pepper, ground
                                  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                  • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                                  • 1 lb 4 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                                  Measure

                                  • 2 cups Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                                  • 2 cups *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                                  • ⅓ cup Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                                  • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                                  • - - OR
                                  • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice bottled
                                  • 2 qt 2½ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
                                  • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                                  • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Oregano, dried
                                  • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic powder
                                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
                                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                  • 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
                                  • 50 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                                  • 25 each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • 8 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                                    • 8 oz *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                                    • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                                    • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                                    • - - OR
                                    • - - Lemon juice bottled
                                    • 2 lb 7 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
                                    • 3 lb 3 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                                    • - - Oregano, dried
                                    • - - Garlic powder
                                    • - - Salt, table
                                    • - - Black pepper, ground
                                    • - - Nonstick cooking spry
                                    • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                                    • 10 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                                    Measure

                                    • 1 cup Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                                    • 1 cup *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                                    • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                                    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                                    • - - OR
                                    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice bottled
                                    • 1 qt 1¼ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
                                    • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                                    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Oregano, dried
                                    • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
                                    • 2 tsp Salt, table
                                    • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                    • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                    • 25 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                                    • 12½ each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • 1 lb Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                                      • 1 lb *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                                      • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                                      • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                                      • - - OR
                                      • - - Lemon juice bottled
                                      • 4 lb 14 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
                                      • 6 lb 6 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                                      • - - Oregano, dried
                                      • - - Garlic powder
                                      • - - Salt, table
                                      • - - Black pepper, ground
                                      • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                      • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                                      • 1 lb 4 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                                      Measure

                                      • 2 cups Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                                      • 2 cups *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                                      • ⅓ cup Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                                      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                                      • - - OR
                                      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice bottled
                                      • 2 qt 2½ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
                                      • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                                      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Oregano, dried
                                      • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic powder
                                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
                                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                      • 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
                                      • 50 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                                      • 25 each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • 8 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                                        • 8 oz *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                                        • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                                        • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                                        • - - OR
                                        • - - Lemon juice bottled
                                        • 2 lb 7 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
                                        • 3 lb 3 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                                        • - - Oregano, dried
                                        • - - Garlic powder
                                        • - - Salt, table
                                        • - - Black pepper, ground
                                        • - - Nonstick cooking spry
                                        • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                                        • 10 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                                        Measure

                                        • 1 cup Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                                        • 1 cup *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                                        • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                                        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                                        • - - OR
                                        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice bottled
                                        • 1 qt 1¼ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
                                        • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                                        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Oregano, dried
                                        • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
                                        • 2 tsp Salt, table
                                        • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                        • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                        • 25 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                                        • 12½ each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • 1 lb Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                                          • 1 lb *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                                          • - - Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                                          • - - Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                                          • - - OR
                                          • - - Lemon juice bottled
                                          • 4 lb 14 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped
                                          • 6 lb 6 oz Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                                          • - - Oregano, dried
                                          • - - Garlic powder
                                          • - - Salt, table
                                          • - - Black pepper, ground
                                          • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                          • - - *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                                          • 1 lb 4 oz Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)

                                          Measure

                                          • 2 cups Yogurt, greek, plain, non-fat
                                          • 2 cups *Cucumber, fresh, peeled, chopped
                                          • ⅓ cup Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
                                          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Juice, lemon, fresh squeezed, seeds removed
                                          • - - OR
                                          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice bottled
                                          • 2 qt 2½ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
                                          • - - Turkey, ground, fresh or frozen (at least 93% lean)
                                          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Oregano, dried
                                          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic powder
                                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
                                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                          • 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
                                          • 50 slices *Tomato, fresh, ¹⁄8" slices
                                          • 25 each Pita, whole wheat (at least 70 gm each)
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Preheat oven to 400 °F.
                                          • Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix ¹⁄2 of yogurt, cucumber, mint leaves, and lemon juice. Chill sauce. Use for step 8.
                                            For 25 servings: makes 1¹⁄2 cups 1 Tbsp.
                                            For 50 servings: makes 3 cups 2 Tbsp.
                                            Critical Control Point: Hold at 40°F or lower.
                                          • Thaw, drain, and squeeze excess liquid from spinach. Yields:
                                            For 25 servings, about 2 cups.
                                            For 50 servings, about 4 cups.
                                          • Prepare burgers: In a medium bowl, mix spinach, ground turkey, remaining yogurt, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
                                          • Shape into 3 oz rectangle patties to fit into pita pockets, about ¹⁄4” thick.
                                          • Line sheet pan(s) (18" x26" x 1") with parchment paper lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray. Place burger on sheet pan(s).
                                            For 25 servings, use 1 sheet pan.
                                            For 50 servings, use 2 sheet pans.
                                          • Bake for 20 minutes.
                                            Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
                                          • Cut Pita in half.
                                          • Place a turkey burger and a tomato into each half.
                                          • Top each burger with 1 tablespoon Tzatziki sauce.
                                          • Serve ¹⁄2 pita.
                                            Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service 140 °F or higher.

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Turkey Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
                                          Amount Per Serving
                                           
                                          0 ½ pita
                                          Calories
                                          198
                                          Total Fat
                                           
                                          6
                                          g
                                          9
                                          %
                                          Saturated Fat
                                           
                                          1
                                          g
                                          6
                                          %
                                          Cholesterol
                                           
                                          43
                                          mg
                                          14
                                          %
                                          Sodium
                                           
                                          436
                                          mg
                                          19
                                          %
                                          Total Carbohydrate
                                           
                                          22
                                          g
                                          7
                                          %
                                          Dietary Fiber
                                           
                                          3
                                          g
                                          13
                                          %
                                          Total Sugars
                                           
                                          2
                                          g
                                          2
                                          %
                                          Protein
                                           
                                          17
                                          g
                                          34
                                          %
                                          Calcium
                                           
                                          74
                                          mg
                                          7
                                          %
                                          Iron
                                           
                                          2
                                          mg
                                          11
                                          %
                                          N/A=data not available
                                          *Marketing Guide
                                          25 Servings:
                                          Cucumber: 10 oz
                                          Tomato: 12 oz
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Cucumber: 1 lb 4 oz
                                          Tomato: 1 lb 8 oz

                                          Notes

                                          *See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
                                          Variation
                                          If ground turkey is frozen, defrost in the refrigerator for 1 day per 1–5 pounds. Store raw ground turkey at 40 °F.
                                          Tzatziki Sauce can also be served on the side.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          25 Servings:
                                          5 lb 13 oz
                                          25 burgers
                                          50 Servings:
                                          11 lb 10 oz
                                          50 burgers