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Burgers-cranberry & Herb Turkey Burgers

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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

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Original recipe makes 6
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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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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.) [I posted this recipe.]
4 years, 4 months, 5 days, 5 hours, 57 minutes ago

Tags

  1. Brunch
  2. Main Dish
  3. Sandwiches
  4. Turkey
  5. American

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