Recipe:

Lakeside Turkey Burgers

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Serves 4

Secret Ingredient: Lean Ground Turkey
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Ingredients

1/2 pound white ground turkey
1/2 pounds dark ground turkey
6 sundried tomatoes in olive oil*, thinly sliced, plus 2 tablespoons olive oil from the jar
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried)
2 tablespoons chopped basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)
1 teaspoon garlic powder*
Salt and pepper
4 whole wheat buns or rolls
4 tablespoons garlic and lemon sandwich spread*
Lettuce and sliced tomatoes

Method

Place turkey in a bowl. Gently work in sundried tomatoes plus 2 tablespoons oil from the jar, parsley, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Take care not to overwork the mixture.

Form into 4 patties, making an indentation in the middle of each one to help the burgers cook evenly. Cover and refrigerate an hour to blend flavors.

Grill patties until firm and browned and all pink is gone from center, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve on toasted buns with garlic lemon sandwich spread. lettuce and tomatoes.

Nutrition

Per serving (1 burger/233g-wt.): 440 calories (220 from fat), 25g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 65mg cholesterol, 660mg sodium, 27g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 27g protein

Tags: Quick and Easy, Family Friendly, Budget, American, Dairy Free

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