Eggplant Turkey Burger-these are delicious!!!

9/25/16


Eggplant Turkey Burger
(I made mine without the cheese because I wanted to save my blue container for nuts)
Ingredients
  • 2 oz. raw ground 93% lean turkey breast
  • ¾ medium onion, ¼ finely chopped, ½ sliced (divided use)
  • 2 large egg whites (1/4 cup)
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco)
  • 1 medium eggplant, PEELED, sliced into 8 rounds
  • 1 medium bell pepper sliced (or chopped)
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 4 slices Muenster cheese (4 oz.)
  • 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill or broiler to high.
  2. Combine turkey, chopped onion, egg whites, parsley, and hot sauce in a medium bowl; mix well.
  3. Form turkey into 4 patties.
  4. Grill or broil patties for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the middle.
  5. Set aside. Keep warm.
  6. Brush sliced onion, eggplant, and bell pepper with oil.
  7. Grill or broil for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
  8. Place a slice of eggplant on each of four serving plates.
  9. Top each with a patty, a slice of onion, a slice of bell pepper, and a slice of cheese.
  10. Sprinkle with vinegar and top with a second slice of eggplant.
Notes
21 DF Container Equivalents: 1½ Green, 1 Red, 1 Blue

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