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Fajita Turkey Burgers
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4
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.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. Combine the tomatillo salsa, avocado, and cilantro in a small bowl; set aside.
2. Place bread slices in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 cup.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and spray with nonstick spray.
4. Add onion and bell peppers; sauté for 5 min or until tender.
5. Stir in 1/2 tsp fajita seasoning and 1/8 tsp salt. Cool.
6. 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.
7. Using damp hands, divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 3/4-inch thick patty.
8. Heat pan over medium heat and recoat with nonstick spray.
9. Add patties and cook for 4 min on each side or until done.
10. 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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com