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"Little Kick" Jalapeno Burgers

I lightened up one of my husband's favorite burger recipes, and although the original was good, we actually like this better! —Dawn Dhooghe, Concord, North Carolina
6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons light beer or water
  • 2 dashes hot pepper sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
  • 3 slices pepper Jack cheese, cut in half
  • 6 dinner rolls, split
  • 6 tablespoons salsa
  • 6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
  • 6 tablespoons shredded lettuce

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble turkey
  • over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties.
  • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and
  • lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium
  • heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or
  • until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.
  • Top with cheese; cover and grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese
  • is melted. Serve on rolls with salsa, sour cream and lettuce.
© Taste of Home 2013

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"Little Kick" Jalapeno Burgers (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 burger equals 254 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 61 mg cholesterol, 471 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 26 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.
Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.
© Taste of Home 2013