BBQ Turkey Burgers

This fresh spin on burgers is a delicious new way to cut back on beef and eat more turkey, an excellent source of lean protein and a favorite weight-loss food of Jillian Michaels, Biggest Loser trainer and Health magazine cover model.

"Lean protein helps you stay fuller for longer," Michaels tells us. "It has the amino acids that are the building blocks for muscle."

Try this recipe: BBQ Turkey Burgers
 

Fire up the grill for BBQ Turkey Burgers tonight! BBQ Turkey Burgers are ultra-moist and tasty, making them a great alternative to traditional high-fat beef patties.

          Yield: Makes 4 burgers (serving size: 1 bbq turkey burger) 

Nutritional Information

Calories per serving:	324
Fat per serving:	11g
Saturated fat per serving:	2.7g
Monounsaturated fat per serving:	3.3g
Polyunsaturated fat per serving:	3.9g
Protein per serving:	28g
Carbohydrate per serving:	28g
Fiber per serving:	1g
Cholesterol per serving:	75mg
Iron per serving:	3mg
Sodium per serving:	387mg
Calcium per serving:	71mg

 

Good to Know

Sweet onion is a tasty contradiction to tangy BBQ sauce. Try it with grilled pineapple too.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground dark-meat turkey
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 slices sweet onion, grilled
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 4 (1.6-oz) sesame seed buns, toasted

Preparation

1. In medium bowl, gently mix together turkey, garlic, paprika, and cumin.
2. Form turkey into 4 (4-inch) patties; season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat grill to medium-high; cook, turning once, until burgers are just cooked through (about 7 minutes per side). Serve with desired toppings and buns.

 AS:http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,50400000121804,00.html