Monday, March 12, 2012

Grilled Turkey Burger


by Bill Deegan














• 1 lb Ground turkey meat 99% fat free
• 1/4 cup Egg beaters
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp Pimento cheese
• 1 yellow onion

Directions
• In a mixing bowl combined turkey meat, egg beaters, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and Parmesan cheese. Mix well with hands and portion in to 4 equal parts.
• Form 4 patties and sprinkle with light salt & pepper.
• On a pre-heated grill which should be sprayed with cooking spray. Grill temperature should be 350-375 degrees. Cook 3-4 minutes per side or till temperature reaches 160 degrees. Let burgers rest for a few minutes to retain juices.
• Top turkey burger with 1 tbsp of pimento cheese spread and caramelized onions.

Tips: Adding the Worcestershire sauce and Egg beaters give the turkey burger great flavor and keeps the burger moist.

Makes 4 serving. 201 calories, 9g fat, 4.5 carbs, 33g protein, 380mg sodium

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