Garden Burgers

Low fat, low sodium, healthy alternative....we hear the mumbo-jumbo all the time.

Let's face it...Mike and I are getting older and need to watch what we eat. Add that some of us can't eat red meat or dairy and it makes for a lot of changes in how we eat compared to the average American family. We have been eating ground turkey for a few years now and although good, sometimes needs some extra flavoring. Here is a recipe I have come up with for a very flavorful burger! The whole family loves it...even my red-meat-craving husband.

Garden Burgers

1 lb. Ground Turkey - (Jennie O is my favorite) 1 egg 1/2 c. oats 1/4 c. chopped onion 1/4 c. chopped green pepper 1/4 c. chopped carrots 1 t. Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 t. Mrs Dash - (Garlic and Herb is my favorite flavor for this meal) 1/4 t. pepper
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
Divide into 6 equal parts. Roll each part into a ball and press into patties. I bought this nifty patty press from Tupperware years ago and it has served me well.
This recipe makes 6 perfect patties!
Fry in a non-stick pan on one side about 4 minutes at 300 degrees (medium heat). Flip over. Fry until cooked through, about 8 minutes total. Better yet, put them out on the grill or on an inside electric griddle.

The recipe is close to a meatloaf recipe. The egg helps to hold it all together, the oats cook up so that it mimics the meat and the vegetables add flavor while acting as a hidden source of vitamins. When cooking turkey meat, note that it does not have much grease...much healthier for those watching their cholesterol and triglycerides. :-)

NOTES: I forgot to add that you can substitute any vegetables that you want, even those grown from your own garden! Some other suggestions are any other types of peppers, shredded zucchini, or celery.