Fajita Turkey Burgers

Put together these fajita-inspired turkey burgers for a speedy supper after a late-afternoon or early-evening workout. Use prechopped onion and bell pepper, if you prefer, so the burgers come together even more quickly. Garnish with fresh lettuce, tomato, and red onion, if desired.

Ingredients

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• ¼ cup bottled tomatillo salsa
• 2 tablespoons chopped avocado
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 (1-ounce) slices white bread
• Cooking spray
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning, divided
• ¼ teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 egg white

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• Directions

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  • Step 1

    Combine tomatillo salsa, chopped avocado, and cilantro; set aside.

  • Step 2

    Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until crumbs measure 1 cup.

  • Step 3

    Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and bell peppers; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon fajita seasoning and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cool.

  • Step 4

    Combine breadcrumbs, onion mixture, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, tomato paste, turkey, and egg white in a large bowl. Using damp hands, divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 3/4-inch-thick patty. Heat pan over medium heat. Recoat pan with cooking spray. Add patties; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun. Top each serving with 1 1/2 tablespoons salsa mixture; top with remaining halves of buns.

  Nutrition Facts

  Per Serving:

   

  349 calories; calories from fat 30%; fat 11.5g; saturated fat 3.1g; mono fat 1g; poly fat 1.1g; protein 30.4g; carbohydrates 34.5g; fiber 4.6g; cholesterol 71mg; iron 2.7mg; sodium 876mg; calcium 110mg.

Recipe by Cooking Light July 2006

Notes

I used manga salsa in place of the tomatillo salsa. You can also use taco seasoning instead of fajita seasoning and salt.

We've served as burgers with fries or with sauteed peppers and onions for a low carb meal.