GARDEN TURKEY BURGERS

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These moist burgers get plenty of color and flavor from onion, zucchini and red pepper. I often make the mixture ahead of time and put it in the refrigerator. Later, after helping my husband with farm chores, I can put the burgers on the grill while whipping up a salad or side dish. -Sandy Kitzmiller, Unityville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup finely chopped sweet red or green pepper
1/2 cup shredded zucchini
1/4 cup ketchup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1 pound ground turkey
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six 1/2-in.-thick patties., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on buns. Freeze option: Place patties on a plastic wrap-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag; return to freezer. To use, grill frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges