Deluxe Turkey Burgers

By ruthguillo

Yes, burgers can be part id a healthy diet. Turkey is such a tasty alternative, you'll never miss the beef.

Ingredients

• Serves 4
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 egg whites
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat a charcoal grill until coals form white ash, or preheat a broiler or gas grill to medium.

2. In a large bowl, combine turkey , egg whites, onion, mustard, tarragon, bread crumbs, and pepper. Mix well. Shape turkey mixture into 4 even patties.

3. Grill or broil burgers 4 inches from the heat, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer turkey burgers to a plate.

4. Split the hamburger buns and place them on serving plates. Place hamburger on bottom half of each bun; top each burger with lettuce and tomato. Place tops over burgers. Serve immediately.