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Mexican Turkey Burgers

A bold and spicy way to enjoy these leaner burgers from The Biggest Loser 6 Weeks to a Healthier You

Per serving (burger only): 120 calories, 23 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates (0 g sugars), 2 g fat (1 g saturated), 40 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 30 mg sodium
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Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1 (20-ounce) package extra-lean ground turkey breast
  • ¼  cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼  cup diced red onion
  • ¼  cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/3  cup diced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican seasoning or fajita seasoning
  • ¼  cup low-fat Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 6 whole grain buns or Arnold Sandwich Thins
  • 6 tablespoons salsa
  • 1 ½   medium avocados, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoons fat-free Greek-style yogurt 

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey, cilantro, onion, bell ­pepper, mushrooms, seasoning, cheese, and garlic. There will about 24 ounces (1 ½ pounds) of mixture, or 4 cups. Divide into 6 (4-ounce) patties.

  2. Grill the burgers for 3 minutes on each side, or until the inside is no longer pink. Serve on whole grain buns or Sandwich Thins topped with salsa, avocado, and yogurt (instead of sour cream).

Source: From The Biggest Loser: 6 Weeks to a Healthier You by Cheryl Forberg, RD, Melissa Roberson, Lisa Wheeler, and the Biggest Loser Experts and Cast. Copyright (c) 2010 by Universal City Studios Productions, LLP, Inc. Permission granted by Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098. Available wherever books are sold.



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jim

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Awesome taste great and easy to make

posted Jan 14th, 2012 8:58 pm


Patsy

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Love this!!!! The only change I made was to add the entire package of fajita mix. It adds more flavor.

posted Jun 1st, 2011 3:02 pm


Sarah

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we eat them all the time... SO much better than beef burgers

posted Jan 17th, 2011 6:05 pm


Christa

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We have eaten this for 3 days in a row now becuase we love it! Also goes great with a side of avacado/artichoke/tomato/onion salad.

posted Apr 13th, 2010 8:37 am



   
 

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