Turkey-Cheddar Burgers Recipe
Ingredients:
2 tsp Plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, Divided 1/2 medium Onion, peeled and minced 2 medium Cloves garlic, peeled and Minced, divided 1 lb Lean ground turkey Grated peel of 1 lemon 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp Dried sage leaves, crushed 1/2 tsp Dried thyme, crushed 3/4 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper 4 Thin slices low-fat cheddar Cheese, each about 1" x 3" 4 Hamburger buns Assorted condiments
Instructions:
1. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a small skillet, add the onion and 1 clove minced garlic. Saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Cool. 2. Combine the onion mixture with the ground turkey, lemon peel, parsley, sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Divide into quarters. Break the cheese slices in half and force 2 into the center of each section of turkey. Flatten and refrigerate until ready to use. (The cheese can also be put on top of the burgers when cooked.) 3. Stir together the remaining tablespoon olive oil and minced clove of garlic. Brush on one side of each bun. 4. Broil or grill the burgers on a lightly oiled rack until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. Place the buns cut side down around the edge of the grill to toast lightly, or toast under a hot broiler. Place each burger on a bun and serve with condiments.
Servings: 4
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Turkey Information
If you are seeking a healthy diet, or trying to lose weight, Turkey is the ideal meat.
Turkey recipes are more popular now then ever before.
Wild turkey is a native American bird, which was frequently eaten by Native North American Indians.
Turkey has 8% more protein than the equivalent sized serving of chicken breast or top loin of beef.
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