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Greek Turkey Burgers Recipe

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I pared down the recipe for these mouth-watering burgers after it was given to me by a dear friend. Cumin and cayenne pepper add to the turkey’s wonderful taste. –Marianne Shira of Osceola, Wisconsin

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6 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash dried thyme
BURGERS:
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
6 slices tomato
6 hamburger buns, split

Directions

For cucumber sauce, in a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
In a large bowl, combine the onion, green pepper, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties.
If grilling the burgers, coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.
Place cucumber and tomato slices on buns; top each bun with a burger and about 2 tablespoons cucumber sauce. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 burger equals 316 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 586 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 33 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 very lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Greek Turkey Burgers published in Light & Tasty October/November 2006, p43

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