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Recipes

Fajita Turkey Burgers

Debbie Martell November 6, 2009

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4

Calories: 340

Protein: 29g

Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 6g

Ingredients

1/4 cup tomatillo salsa
2 tbsp avocado, chopped
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
2 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 tsp fuego spice
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 lb ground turkey
1 egg white
4 hamburger buns

Preparation

Combine 1/4 cup of tomatillo salsa, 2 tablespoons of chopped avocado, and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro. Set aside.
Place 2 slices of whole wheat bread in a food processor, and pulse 10 times.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and coat pan with cooking spray.
Add 1/2 cup of chopped onions and 1 cup of chopped red bell peppers. Saute for 5 minutes until tender.
Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of fuego spice and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Set aside to cool.
Combine 1 cup of breadcrumbs, onion mixture with 1 1/2 teaspoons of fuego spice, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 1 pound of ground turkey, and 1 egg white in a large bowl.
Knead mixture thoroughly.
Dampen your hands, and divide turkey mixture into four equal portions. Shape each into a 3/4-inch thick patty.
Heat pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
Add patties, and cook for 4 minutes on each side or until done.
Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun.
Top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salsa mixture and the remaining buns.