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Southwestern Burgers with Tomato Salsa


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: Southwestern
 
Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap
 
Occasion: Tailgate, Memorial Day, Fourth of July
 
Preparation Method: Grill, Broil
 
Product Type: Ground Turkey
 
Dish Type: Burger
 







Burgers
1 Pound GROUND TURKEY BREAST
1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 Tablespoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 
  1. In a bowl, gently mix ground turkey with cilantro, jalapeno and black pepper. Shape into 4 patties, about 1 inch thick.
  2. Grill or broil patties about 4 inches from the heat source. Turn once, and cook until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the middle.
 
Tomato Salsa
10 cherry or grape tomatoes, seeded and quartered
1/4 Cup yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 Tablespoons scallions, chopped
1-1/2 Tablespoons lime juice
1/4 Teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 Tablespoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
 
  1. Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, scallion, lime juice, salt, cilantro and jalapeno.
 
Assembly
4 hamburger rolls, split and lightly toasted
 
  1. Place cooked turkey burgers on toasted rolls and top evenly with Tomato Salsa.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Shady Brook Farms

Nutrition Facts
Calories 300  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
Saturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 80mg
Sodium 480mg
Potassium 438mg
Total Carbohydrate 25g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 4g  
Protein 26g  
Vitamin A 4%
  • Vitamin C 45%
    Calcium 8%
  • Iron 20%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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