Sunday, July 1, 2007

Teriyaki Turkey Burgers

  • 1.25 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1TB ginger root, finely chopped
  • 1TB minced garlic
  • 1tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 c teriyaki sauce
  • 1/4 c scallions, chopped
  • 2TB cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg white
  • cooking spray
  • 8 medium scallions, root ends trimmed
  • 4 reduced calorie hamburger rolls

1) Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high, cover to maintain heat.

2) In a large bowl, combine turkey, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, teriyaki sauce, chopped scallions, cilantro and egg white. Mix thoroughly with your hands. Divide into 4 portions, form into patties. Coat with Cooking Spray on both sides.

3) Place burgers on grill and cook, flipping once, until fully cooked, abt 5-7 min per side. A few minutes before the burgers are done, place the whole scallions on the grill and cook, turning once until bright green and charred, abt 2 min.

4) Remove burgers & scallions to a plate, lightly toast rolls on grill. Serve burgers on a roll, topped with 2 scallions.

Yield, 4 servings, 6 points each

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