CONTEST-WINNING GREEK TURKEY BURGERS

Contest-Winning Greek Turkey Burgers image

I pared down the recipe for these mouthwatering burgers after it was given to me by a dear friend. Cumin and cayenne pepper add to the turkey's wonderful taste. -Marianne Shira of Osceola, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash dried thyme
BURGERS:
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
6 slices tomato
6 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

For cucumber sauce, in a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , In a large bowl, combine the onion, green pepper, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Place cucumber and tomato slices on buns; top each bun with a burger and about 2 tablespoons cucumber sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges