SOUTHWEST TURKEY PATTIES WITH BEANS

Southwest Turkey Patties with Beans image

These turkey patties are delicious and low in calories. Skip the rice if you're looking to cut carbs. -Dot Carpenter, Washington, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup shredded carrot
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound lean ground turkey
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick oval patties., In a small saucepan, heat beans and tomatoes over medium heat, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro. Keep warm., Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes per side. Serve with rice and bean mixture. Freeze option: Place patties on a plastic wrap-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a large resealable plastic bag; return to freezer. To use, grill or broil frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 693mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges