How to Cook Turkey Burgers - Diabetes Self-Management

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Ingredients

1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons dry red wine
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 whole wheat hamburger buns
Toppings: lettuce, grilled pineapple slices, and bell pepper strips (optional)

Directions

Yield:
4 servings

Serving size:
1 sandwich (without toppings)

Preheat broiler.

Combine turkey, green onions, parsley, wine, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in large bowl; mix well. Shape turkey mixture into 4 (3/4-inch-thick) burgers.

Spray rack of broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray; place burgers on rack. Broil burgers 4 inches from heat 5 to 6 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center (165°F). Serve on whole wheat buns with lettuce, grilled pineapple slices, and bell pepper strips, if desired.

Calories: 296 calories, Carbohydrates: 21 g, Protein: 24 g, Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 90 mg, Sodium: 454 mg, Fiber: 2 g

Carbohydrate choices: 1 1/2 Bread/Starch, 3 1/2 Meat.