Turkey and Bean Burger

Servings: 8 (1 burger each)

Per Serving: 220 Calories | 11g Carbs | 0g Sugar | 2g Fiber | 11g Fat (2.5g Sat Fat) | 20g Protein | 580mg Sodium

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• ½ medium onion, grated
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, no salt added, drained, rinsed and mashed
• ¼ cup plain bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Optional: smoked paprika, dried basil

Instructions

1. Mix turkey, onion, black pepper, salt, garlic, eggs, mashed beans, bread crumbs and optional spices in a large bowl. Form into 8 burgers.
2.  Heat half of the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the burgers in two batches until they are browned on both sides and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
3. Serve on a wheat bun or lettuce wrap with desired toppings.

Ingredient Swap: Any beans will work! Try red, pinto or kidney.

Shopping Tip: Choose low salt/no salt added canned foods. If not available, draining and rinsing can reduce the salt content up to 40%.

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