Low Fat Turkey Recipes

Ingredients:

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil -or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 lb ground turkey breast meat
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tbsp water
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 tsp salt, optional
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/8 tsp ground allspice
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp vegetable oil -for brushing on grill
6 lettuce leaves
6 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split -lightly toasted

Instructions:

1. In small bowl, soften tomatoes in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes;
drain well and chop. Combine tomatoes, yogurt and basil in small bowl; mix
well. Set aside.

2. Prepare grill according to manufacturer's instructions. In large bowl,
combine turkey, wheat germ, onion, water, oregano, fennel, salt, pepper and
allspice. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape mixture into six patties.
Sprinkle garlic evenly over both sides of patties, pressing gently.

3. Brush grill rack lightly with vegetable oil. Grill burgers 5 minutes per
side, or until centers are no longer pink

4. Serve burgers on lettuce-lined buns with topping.

Per serving: About 240 cal, 26 g pro, 38 g car, 4 g fat, 15% cal from fat,
35 mg chol, 290 mg sod, 4 g fiber.

Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net>



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Preparation Time: 0:00

Servings: 6