Labor Day Recipe Turkey Burger
September 6, 2009 by Dan
Filed under Kids in the Kitchen
By Eating Well
Sept. 5, 2009
Summer’s end is fast approaching: Have you had your share of grilled burgers, steak and other seasonal fare? Make the most of your long Labor Day weekend by huddling around the barbecue one last time.
Spicy Turkey Burgers with Pickled Onions
Spicy Southwest flavors pair with sweet, tangy pickled red onions to create a standout turkey burger. If you’re used to beefy cheeseburgers, don’t worry – you won’t be disappointed.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
For the pickled onions:
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 small red onion, halved and very thinly sliced
For the burgers:
1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon canola oil
4 whole-wheat buns, split
8 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
Preparation
To prepare pickled onions:
1. Whisk vinegar, brown sugar, salt and allspice in a medium glass bowl. Cover and microwave on High until the mixture boils, 2-3 minutes. (Or bring the mixture to a boil in a small saucepan on the stove.) Add onion and toss to coat.
To prepare burgers:
1. Preheat grill to high.
2. Place turkey in a medium bowl and gently mix in cilantro, cumin, ground chipotle, salt and allspice until distributed throughout the meat. Form the mixture into 4 patties. Brush with oil.
3. Grill the burgers until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 3-4 minutes per side. Toast buns on the grill, if desired.
4. Drain the onion, discarding the marinade. Spread 2 teaspoons mayonnaise on each bun; top with a burger and pickled onions.
Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Per serving:
308 calories
12 g fat (3 g sat, 1 g mono)
65 mg cholesterol
30 g carbohydrate
26 g protein
4 g fiber
738 mg sodium
150 mg potassium
Source: Lifescript
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