Mexican Turkey Burger
Build Better Burgers With Versatile Avocados
(NAPSA) - Here's food for thought: There are a lot more tasty ways to add avocados to your diet than by making guacamole. The versatile fruit can enhance flavor and add a creamy texture to all sorts of dishes.
What's more, when you add fresh avocado slices to sandwiches and salads or use them as a spread, you may reduce your intake of calories, fat, saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol.
Avocados contribute nearly 20 vitamins and minerals as well as mono- and polyunsaturated fats, the 'good fats.' A one-ounce single serving-three slices or about one-fifth of an avocado-has 50 calories. Cheryl Forberg, registered dietitian for NBC's 'The Biggest Loser,' refers to avocados as a 'superfood' and in addition to recommending 'contestants consume a diet rich in whole grains, lean protein, fruit and vegetables,' she also emphasizes 'the importance of choosing foods containing good fats, such as avocados, canola oil, nuts and seeds.'
For a quick lunch, she recommends jazzing up the traditional turkey burger by adding a Mexican twist.
(NAPSA) - Here's food for thought: There are a lot more tasty ways to add avocados to your diet than by making guacamole. The versatile fruit can enhance flavor and add a creamy texture to all sorts of dishes.
What's more, when you add fresh avocado slices to sandwiches and salads or use them as a spread, you may reduce your intake of calories, fat, saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol.
Avocados contribute nearly 20 vitamins and minerals as well as mono- and polyunsaturated fats, the 'good fats.' A one-ounce single serving-three slices or about one-fifth of an avocado-has 50 calories. Cheryl Forberg, registered dietitian for NBC's 'The Biggest Loser,' refers to avocados as a 'superfood' and in addition to recommending 'contestants consume a diet rich in whole grains, lean protein, fruit and vegetables,' she also emphasizes 'the importance of choosing foods containing good fats, such as avocados, canola oil, nuts and seeds.'
For a quick lunch, she recommends jazzing up the traditional turkey burger by adding a Mexican twist.
Ingredients
- 1 package extra-lean ground turkey breast 20-ounce
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup diced fresh mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon Mexican seasoning or fajita seasoning
- 1/4 cup low-fat Mexican-blend cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 6 whole grain buns
- 6 tablespoons salsa
- 1 1/2 medium avocados peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
- 6 tablespoons fat-free Greek-style yogurt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, cilantro, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, seasoning, cheese and garlic. There will be about 24 ounces (1 1/2 pounds) of mixture, or 4 cups. Divide into 6 (4-ounce) patties. Grill the burgers for 3 minutes on each side, or until the inside is no longer pink.
- Serve on whole grain buns topped with salsa, avocado and yogurt (instead of sour cream). Whole grain buns kick up the fiber content.
Notes
Nutritional Information Per Serving (burger only): 120 calories, 23 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates (0 g sugars), 2 g fat (1 g saturated), 40 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 30 mg sodium
Learn More More creative recipes the whole family will enjoy and tips on how to buy and store avocados are at www.theamazingavocado.com.
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