Turkey Burger Burrito and Chili Lime Cucumbers

May 28, 2009

Ingredients

• 6 oz ground turkey
• 1 high-fiber tortilla
• 1/4 cup yams
• 2 tbsp fat-free refried beans
• 2 tbsp low-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tomato
• 1/2 cup cucumbers
• 1/4 tsp chile power
• 1 squeeze lime
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Slice 1/4 cup of yams into wedges.
3. Toss yams with 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil, 1 pinch of salt, and 1 pinch of pepper.  
4. Place yams in a baking dish, and bake for 20 minutes.
5. Mix 6 ounces of ground turkey with 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon of finely diced onions, 1 pinch of salt, and 1 pinch of pepper.
6. Mold into a 6 ounce patty. Grill or cook in a pan until juice runs dry.
7. Crumble turkey patty onto a high-fiber tortilla.
8. Add 2 tablespoons of fat-free refried beans, 2 tablespoons of low-fat cheddar cheese, and 1/2 of a sliced tomato.
9. As a side dish, slice 1/2 cup of cucumbers and toss them with 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder and 1 squeeze of lime juice.
10. Plate burrito, cucumbers and yams.

Tags: Cooking, Recipes, Food, Lunch

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