Southwest Turkey Patties with Beans

Name: Southwest Turkey Patties with Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/3 cup shredded carrot; 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 pound lean ground turkey; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 cups hot cooked brown rice

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

These turkey patties are delicious and low in calories. Skip the rice if you're looking to cut carbs. —Dot Carpenter, Washington, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1/3 cup shredded carrot
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound lean ground turkey
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups hot cooked brown rice

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick oval patties.
2. In a small saucepan, heat beans and tomatoes over medium heat, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro. Keep warm.
3. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes per side. Serve with rice and bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 356 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 693mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat.

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