Turkey Burgers with Chipotle & Adobo
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition Score per serving:
240 calories, 22.8 carbs (38%), 3.5 g fat (13%), 2 g fiber, 29 g protein (49%), 1 g saturated fat
Ingredients
| 1 | pound ground turkey breast |
| 1 | large carrot, peeled and coarsely grated |
| 2 | chipotle chilies in adobo, minced, plus 2 tsp adobo sauce (from 7-ounce can) |
| 2 | tbsp chopped fresh cilantro |
| 1 | tsp ground cumin |
| 1/2 | tsp salt |
| 4 | whole-wheat hamburger buns, split |
| 4 | roasted red pepper halves (bottled in water), optional |
Directions
In a large bowl, combine turkey, carrot, chipotle chilies and adobo sauce, cilantro, cumin and salt. Mix well to combine. Shape mixture into 4 equal patties. Grill or broil burgers (on a baking sheet for broiling) for 5 minutes per side, until browned on the outside and cooked through. Arrange the burgers on buns and top with roasted red peppers.
Nutrient note: Turkey is a great, low-fat protein source and is rich in vitamin B6. Adding a grated carrot kicks up the nutrients by adding beta carotene and fiber. Be sure to buy ground turkey breast, without skin, for the leanest burger. The chipotle chilies in adobo can be found in the Mexican food sections of most supermarkets.
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