Grilled Turkey Burgers
The carrots and green onions add moisture to the lean ground turkey, making these grilled burgers extra juicy and delicious.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
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1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
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2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons fat-free milk
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1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
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1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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12 ounces uncooked ground turkey or chicken breast
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1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
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1/2 teaspoon curry powder
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4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
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Lettuce leaves (optional)
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Sliced tomato (optional)
Directions
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In a medium bowl stir together carrot, green onions, bread crumbs, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper. Add ground turkey; mix well. Form the turkey mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
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Place patties on the greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 11 to 13 minutes or until patties are done (165 degrees F),* turning once halfway through grilling time.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together mustard and curry powder. Spread buns with mustard mixture. Top with burgers and, if desired, lettuce and tomato. Makes 4 servings.
TO BROIL
Place patties on the unheated greased rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 11 to 13 minutes turning once halfway through broiling time.
NOTE
The internal color of a burger is not a reliable doneness indicator. A turkey or chicken patty cooked to 165 degrees F is safe, regardless of color. To measure the doneness of a patty, insert an instant-read thermometer through the side of the patty to a depth of 2 to 3 inches.
Nutrition information
Calories 287, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable .5, Starch 1.5, Medium-Fat Meat 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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