BARBECUED BASIL TURKEY BURGERS

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My husband built me a patio planter for herbs, so I made a turkey burger featuring fresh basil. We add toppings like provolone, red onion and tomatoes. -Denise Miller, Greeley, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons mesquite smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats or oat bran
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey
4 whole wheat or multigrain hamburger buns, split
Optional toppings: sliced provolone cheese, red onion slices, sliced tomato, fresh basil leaves and additional barbecue sauce

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine basil, barbecue sauce, oats, garlic, garlic salt and pepper. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., On a lightly greased grill rack, grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Grill buns over medium heat, cut side down, for 30-60 seconds or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges