Turkey Zucchini Burgers with Tahini Sauce, Fresh Salsa, and Feta

YOWZA - I am going to make this one FOR SURE (this is from the mag. Clean Eating, Anne):
(makes 8 patties = 4 servings)

1 lb. lean ground turkey
1 packed cup grated zucchini, squeezed very dry
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or flat-leaf parsley*)
3 T. fresh lemon juice, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 t. ground cumin, divided
1/2 t. fresh lemon thyme leaves*
1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 t. sea salt, plus additional to taste
1/4 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream*, Al)
2 T. tahini
3 T. water
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 cup diced Persian* cucumber
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 T. chopped fresh lemon* mint leaves
High heat cooking oil (such as sunflower, safflower, or grape seed), as needed
Olive oil cooking spray
2 6" whole-grain pitas, halved (or you can eliminate these, and just top the patties with the sauces
     and cheese)
1/3 cup crumbled reduce-fat feta

ONE: In a large bowl, combine turkey, zucchini, 2 T. cilantro, 1 T. lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, green onions, 1&1/2 t. cumin, 1/4 t. salt, 1/4 t. pepper, and thyme leaves.Form into 8 1/2" patties, then transfer to a large parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

TWO: Prepare tahini sauce: In a small bowl, combine yogurt, tahini, 1 T. lemon juice, remaining 1/2 t. cumin, and 1 clove garlic until smooth, adding up to 3 T. water to reach desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate.

THREE: prepare salsa: In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mint, remaining 2 T. cilantro, 1/4 t. pepper, and T. lemon juice. Season with additional salt. Cover and refrigerate.

FOUR: Heat an outdoor grill to med.-high heat and lightly oil the grate with olive oil (or turn on the broiler or use a non-stick grill pan), Mist patties with cooking spray and grill on both sides for 8-10 mins., turning once until golden brown, no pink remains inside, and an instant read thermometer reads 165 when inserted in the center. Let rest for a bit to redistribute juices*. Divide tahini sauce between pits. Place 2 patties into each pocket and divide salsa evenly among burgers. top with feta. I would serve this with some Tabbouleh.  Whew, a loooooooooooooooooong one.

Make a list of your MANY blessings today!! And, have FUN doing it!!!!

Love,

MM