Burgers-cranberry & Herb Turkey Burgers
Our usual problem with turkey burgers is the dry, chewy texture of the cooked meat. The usual solution is to add fat, but a little saut?ed onion, dried cranberries and soaked couscous work even better without larding down this healthy main course. With sage and thyme, call it a summery answer to Thanksgiving dinner. If you like, serve with homemade Blueberry Ketchup.
Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Turkey
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Ingredients
| 1/4 cupwhole-wheat couscous; plus 2 tablespoons |
| 1/2 cupBoiling water |
| 2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil |
| 1 smallOnion; finely chopped |
| 1 stalkcelery; minced |
| 1 tablespoonfresh thyme; chopped |
| 1 1/2 teaspoonsfresh sage; chopped |
| 1/2 teaspoonSalt |
| 1/2 teaspoonBlack Pepper; freshly ground |
| 1/4 cupdried cranberries; finely chopped |
| 1 pound93%-lean ground turkey |
Burgers-cranberry & Herb Turkey Burgers Preparation
1. Place couscous in a large bowl. Pour in boiling water, stir and set aside until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. If grilling the burgers, preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add celery; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add thyme, sage, salt and pepper; cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds more. Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the couscous, add cranberries and stir to combine. Let cool for 5 minutes. Add turkey and stir until combined; do not overmix. Form the mixture into 6 patties.
3. To cook on the stovetop: Coat a large nonstick skillet, preferably cast-iron, with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the patties, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 4 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side for 2 minutes. Cover and continue to cook until lightly browned but still juicy (the juices should run clear, not pink), about 4 minutes more. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should read 165? F.) To grill: Oil the grill rack (see Tip) and grill the burgers for 5 to 6 minutes per side, flipping gently to avoid breaking them. Serve immediately.
Notes
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 217 calories; 10 g fat (2 g sat, 4 g mono); 43 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrate; 17 g protein; 2 g fiber; 256 mg sodium.
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 starch, 2 very lean meat, 1 fat (mono)
TIP: To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)
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