FAJITA TURKEY BURGERS

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From Cooking Light magazine. You can use the pre-chopped onion and peppers if you like, to make this quicker. Garnish these burgers with your favorite toppings....tomatoes, lettuce, onion, etc.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup tomatillo salsa
2 tablespoons avocados, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
2 slices white bread
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 lb ground turkey
1 egg white
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine the tomatillo salsa, avocado, and cilantro in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Place bread slices in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 cup.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and spray with nonstick spray.
  • Add onion and bell peppers; sauté for 5 min or until tender.
  • Stir in 1/2 tsp fajita seasoning and 1/8 tsp salt. Cool.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, onion mixture, remaining 1 1/2 tsp fajita seasoning, remaining 1/8 tsp salt, tomato paste, turkey, and egg white in a large bowl.
  • Using damp hands, divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 3/4-inch thick patty.
  • Heat pan over medium heat and recoat with nonstick spray.
  • Add patties and cook for 4 min on each side or until done.
  • Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun, top with 1 1/2 tbsp of the salsa mixture and top half of the bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.1, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 78.3, Sodium 520.1, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.9, Protein 29.2

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