Thursday, November 20, 2008

Greek-Flavored Turkey Burgers

These delicious homemade burgers can be made in advance and frozen for quick and easy lunches and dinners! Use hearty whole-grain rolls or French bread for extra carbohydrate.

Yield
4 servings (serving size: 1 burger)

Ingredients
1 large egg white
1 cup chopped red onion
3/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 pound ground turkey
Cooking spray
4 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns, split
1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into 1-inch strips
Preparation

Place egg white in a large bowl; lightly beat with a whisk. Add onion and next 6 ingredients (through turkey); stir well to combine. Divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook 8 minutes on each side or until done.

Place patties on bottom halves of hamburger buns. Divide peppers evenly among burgers; cover with top halves of buns.

Note: To freeze extra servings, wrap each uncooked patty individually first in plastic wrap and then in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. To serve, thaw patties completely in refrigerator, and then cook and serve as directed.


Nutritional Information
Calories:426 (33% from fat)
Fat:15.7g (sat 5.7g,mono 5.5g,poly 3.2g)
Protein:30.5g
Carbohydrate:40g
Fiber:2.8g
Cholesterol:101mg
Iron:4.5mg
Sodium:790mg
Calcium:177mg

Cooking Light, JANUARY 2005