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I’m always looking for easy healthy dinner ideas and when I saw fitness model Jamie Eason’s Italian Turkey Burgers I knew I had to give them a try. They are a leaner version of a burger, but with so much flavour that you won’t even miss the beef. I also added some low fat baked french fries on the side, but I think homemade sweet potato wedges or roasted green beans would have been better if I had them on hand. I’m looking forward to barbecuing these burgers next time!
What you’ll need:
- 1 lb of extra lean ground turkey
- 2 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Set broiler on high and place oven rack on the top rack.
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Grate the zucchini and keep it all, even the water that comes out. This will add moisture to the burgers.
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Divide the mixture into 5-6 balls and then flatten on a foil-lined baking sheet.
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Place burgers in the oven and broil for 7 minutes. Flip and continue to broil for another 7 minutes on the other side.
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Serve these burgers on a whole wheat bun with all your favourite toppings!
All the food and cookies look delish! Go for the bangs…………think they will look great. Mel