Turkey breast burgers for two

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground turkey breast
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg
• 2 whole-grain buns

Directions

Heat the grill or a skillet to medium heat. In a medium bowl, mix the turkey breast, onion, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper and egg. Form the mixture into 2 4-ounce patties.

Spray the cooking surface with cooking spray and place the patties on top. Cook for approximately 5 minutes on each side until the patties reach an internal temperature of 160 F. Remove from heat and allow them to rest until reaching 165 F. Serve on whole-grain buns.

Serving Information

Serves 2

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 289
Total carbohydrate: 28 g
Cholesterol: 148 mg
Dietary fiber: 5 g
Monounsaturated fat: 1 g
Protein: 36 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Serving size: 1 (4-ounce) patty and 1 whole-grain bun
Sodium: 640 mg
Total fat: 6 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Grains and grain products: 2
Meats, poultry and fish: 4

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Meat and meat substitutes: 4
Starches: 2

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates: 2
Protein and dairy: 2