Turkish Feta Burgers

Beyaz peynir, meaning "white cheese" is a salty cheese that takes its name from its white colour. It is very similar to feta so that's a good substitute. If you can get beyaz peynir, use that instead! Enjoy!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 2  ounces feta cheese, cute into 4 cubes
• 2  tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
• 4  pita breads (or 2 large ones cut in half)

• Optional Condiments

•  hummus
•  cucumber, thinly sliced
•  red onion, thinly sliced
•  fresh tomato, sliced
•  fresh basil leaf
•  fresh spinach leaves

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper and cumin. Divide into 4 portions. Flatten feta cubes and sprinkle with mint. Form 4 meat patties with feta and mint buried inside of each one.
2. On an oiled skillet, cook patties over medium-high heat for 12 to 14 minutes, turning once or until no longer pink inside.
3. Place each patty on a warm pita (few seconds in the microwave should do it) and garnish as desired.