OPEN-FACED FENNEL TURKEY BURGERS

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Fresh fennel and crunchy vegetables pump up the flavor and nutrition of these mouth-watering burgers. They're topped with chopped tomatoes and served on toasted Italian bread. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped fennel bulb
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (20 ounces) lean ground turkey
1 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons olive oil
5 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick), toasted
Chopped fennel fronds, optional

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, saute fennel, onion and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Add the bread crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into five patties. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a small bowl, combine the tomato, parsley, oil and remaining salt; set aside., Using long handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on toast with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with fennel fronds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges