Turkey Burgers

Name: Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2/3 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey; 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, celery, onion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Crumble turkey into bowl and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 6 patties.
On a greased grill, cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 293 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.

These juicy, tender patties on whole wheat buns make a wholesome, satisfying sandwich. We especially like to make grilled turkey burgers, but you could also pan-fry them. —Sherry Hulsman, Elkton, Florida

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