JUICY TURKEY BURGERS

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My husband enjoys these grilled turkey burgers with their herb flavor and garden-fresh garnish. They make an ideal summer sandwich or in-hand meal for when we're on the run. -Trina Hopsecger, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 medium apple, peeled and finely shredded
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons grated onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
6 lettuce leaves
6 tomato slices

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six 1/2-in.-thick patties., Lightly grease grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat., Grill burgers, covered, over indirect medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges