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Barbecue turkey burger

May 13, 2016

Recipe

Oats pack hidden nutrition into this zesty, barbecue-flavored turkey burger.

Serves 2

Oats pack hidden nutrition into this zesty, barbecue-flavored burger.

Heat the grill or medium skillet to medium heat.

In a medium bowl, mix the turkey breast, onion, oats, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Form the mixture into two 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 buns.

1/2 pound ground turkey breast
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup dry oats
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 whole-wheat buns

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils Fruits 2 1/2 Grains and grain products 4 Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans 1 Sweets 1 Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits 4 Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products 1/2 Nonstarchy vegetables 2 1/2 Starches 1 Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

2 1/2 Carbohydrates Fats Fruits 2 Protein and dairy 1/2 Sweets 1/2 Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 412 Calories 63 g Total carbohydrate 55 mg Cholesterol 9 g Dietary fiber 1 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 36 g Protein 2 g Saturated fat 1 burger Serving size 867 mg Sodium 5 g Total fat