Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	1
Calories	420
Total Fat	16 g
Saturated Fat	3 g
Sodium	896 mg
Total Carbohydrate	47 g
Dietary Fiber	6 g
Protein	25 g

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Green salsa	2 tablespoons
Avocado, chopped	½
Cilantro, chopped	1 tablespoon
Breadcrumbs	½ cup
Cumin	2 teaspoons
Chili powder	1 teaspoon
Salt	¼ teaspoon
Ground turkey	½ pound
Egg white	1
Cooking spray
Whole-wheat burger buns, toasted	2

Directions
Combine salsa, avocado, and cilantro in a small bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, cumin, chili powder, salt, turkey, and egg white. Divide mixture into two ¾-inch patties.
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add patties, and cook 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Arrange burgers on buns and top with avocado topping. Serve.

Exchanges
3 very lean meats; 2.5 starches; 2 monounsaturated fats

Side Suggestions: Black beans With Red Onion and Tomato
Heat 1 (15-ounce) can of drained and rinsed black beans in a small pan over medium heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons diced red onion, 1 seeded and chopped plum tomato, and ½ minced jalapeno (optional). Drizzle with the juice of ½ lime, season with ¼ teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, and serve. Nutrition Info (for ½ of recipe): 178 calories; 33 g carbohydrate; 11 g protein; 0.5 g fat (0 g sat); 13 g fiber; 985 mg sodium. Exchanges: 1.5 starches; 0.5 vegetable.

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