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[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Relish - 18g Carbs, 7g Fiber, 4g S

Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Relish - 18g Carbs, 7g Fiber, 4g Sugar

Publication: Diabetic Living Fall 2012, Makeover: Childhood Favorites / August 2012

Prep: 25 min
Chill: 30 min
Cook: 12 min

1/2 cup seeded and shredded cucumber

2 Tbsp finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
Dash ground black pepper

7 whole wheat reduced-calorie hamburger buns
1/2 (10oz pkg) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1/2 cup crumbled basil-and-tomato-flavor feta cheese
2 Tbsp refrigerated OR frozen egg product, thawed
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 (19.2-oz pkg) uncooked ground turkey breast
2 tsp olive oil
1 medium tomato, cut into 6 slices (optional)

1. For cucumber relish: in a small bowl combine cucumber, onion, sugar,
vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and the dash black pepper. Cover and chill
for at least 30 minutes.

2. Place one of the hamburger buns in a food processor or blender. Cover
and process or blend with several on/off pulses until crumbs are formed.
Measure 1/2 cup of the crumbs; set the remaining crumbs aside for another
use. Toast the remaining six buns.

3. In a large bowl combine the 1/2 cup bread crumbs, the spinach, feta
cheese, egg, the 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the cayenne pepper. Add
turkey breast; mix well. Shape turkey mixture into six 4-inch patties.

4. In a 12-inch skillet; heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey
patties. Reduce heat to medium. Cook patties for 12 to 14 minutes or
until patties are no longer pink (165 degrees F),* turning once halfway
through cooking time.

5. Serve patties in toasted buns. If desired, top with sliced tomatoes.
Serve with the cucumber relish.

*Tip:
The internal color of a burger is not a reliable doneness indicator.
A turkey patty cooked to 165 degrees F is safe, regardless of color.
To measure the doneness of a patty, insert an instant-read thermometer
through the side of the patty to a depth of 2 to 3 inches.

Servings: 6
Nutrition per Serving:
242 Calories., 6g Total Fat, 2g Sat Fat, 52mg Cholesterol, 470mg Sodium,
18g Carbs, 7g Dietary Fiber, 4g Sugar, 29g Protein

Daily Values: 15 % Vitamin A - 2% Vitamin C - 16% Calcium - 16% Iron

Exchanges: 1 Starch, 3 1/2 Lean Meats, 1 Fat

Carb Choice: 1