Grilled Low Fat Turkey Burgers

Ingredients (Makes 4 8oz Turkey Burgers) Time: Under 1 Hour

•1/2 onion, grated •1 green apple, peeled, cored, and grated •2 cloves of garlic, minced •1/2 teaspoon dried sage •1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed •1/2 teaspoon salt •1/8 teaspoon black pepper •1 1/2 lbs ground turkey •4 whole wheat burger buns, split and toasted

Directions for Low Fat Turkey Burger Recipe

1. Preheat the grill as follows:

Gas: Direct heat, medium (350 degrees F)

Charcoal: Direct heat, light ash, grate should be on lowest setting

Wood: Direct heat, light ash, 3 - 4 inches deep, grate should be 2 inches above the fire

2. Meanwhile in a medium bowl, whisk together the grated onion, apple, garlic, sage, rosemary, salt and pepper. Mix in the turkey burger. With a light touch, form into 4 patties no more than 1 inch thick.

3. Lightly cut criss-cross marks into one side of your turkey burger patties. Refrigerate them until the grill is ready.

4. Clean and lightly oil grill grate. Grill, covered, 30 - 35 minutes total, flipping once halfway through.

Remove your burgers from the grill once they are at your desired level of doneness.

Allow them to rest a few minutes before serving to let the juices settle.

5. Serve on toasted whole wheat buns. These low fat turkey burgers taste great topped with romaine lettuce or sweet baby spinach, sweet pickles, and Swiss or crumbled blue cheese!

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