Herbed Turkey Burgers

The vegetables in this turkey burger add vitamins and keep the burgers moist.

Grind the turkey in your own food processor to get meat that is lower in fat than store-bought. If you are short of time, use 1 pound packaged ground turkey. On a fat-restricted diet, use breast meat instead of thigh.



Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 12 to 15 minutes

You Will Need
1 1/4 pounds boneless turkey thighs
1 small yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small sweet green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 egg white
1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper

What to Do
1. Using your fingers, remove the skin from the turkey thighs. Cut off any visible fat and cut the meat into small pieces.

2. Either place the turkey in the work bowl of a food processor and finely chop, scraping down the sides occasionally, or finely chop the turkey by hand.

3. Chop the onion in the food processor or by hand. Transfer to a bowl. Add the garlic and pepper, and toss to combine.

4. Add the bread crumbs, mustard, parsley, egg white, salt and pepper. Add the turkey and stir to combine.

5. Preheat the broiler, setting the rack 5 inches from the heat. Divide the mixture into quarters and form each into a round, compact patty.

6. Arrange the turkey patties on the broiler rack and cook them 6 to 7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

Serves: 4

Per serving: Calories 178, Saturated Fat 2 g, Total Fat 5 g, Sodium 139 mg, Cholesterol 78 mg, Protein 25 g, Carbohydrates 6 g, Fiber 1 g

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