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Mediterranean Turkey Burgers


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: Mediterranean
 
Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap
 
Occasion: Celebrate Spring, Superbowl
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Ground Turkey
 
Dish Type: Burger
 







Ingredients
1 Pound GROUND TURKEY
1/2 Cup butter cracker crumbs
1 10-Ounce Package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1/3 Cup onion, chopped
1/4 Teaspoon salt
1/3 Cup Dijon mustard, divided
1/4 Cup roasted sweet red peppers, sliced
4 Ounces fresh Mozzarella cheese, drained, cut into 1-ounce slices
4 Kaiser rolls, toasted
 
  1. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine turkey, cracker crumbs, well drained spinach, onion, salt and 1/4 cup mustard. Shape into four patties. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
  2. Grill burgers over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  3. Top each burger with 1-1/2 teaspoons mustard, 1 tablespoon red pepper and 1 ounce cheese.
  4. Cover grill and cook until cheese melts.
  5. Serve on toasted Kaiser rolls.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Calories 373  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g 51%
Cholesterol 77mg
Sodium 911mg
Total Carbohydrate 13g
Protein 28g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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