I took a burger recipe and replaced the beef with turkey and used low-fat cheese. To my delight, the result was even better than the original.
—VICKI SCHURK HAMDEN, CT
START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS
3 slices whole wheat bread, torn
1 cup fat-free milk, divided
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 1/4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
6 lettuce leaves
6 slices tomato
1. In a large bowl, soak bread in 1/2 cup milk for 1 minute. Add the garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties; set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, combine flour and remaining milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheese and jalapeno; stir until cheese is melted. Keep warm.
3. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.
4. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and jalapeno cheese sauce.
NOTE Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
PER SERVING 387 cal., 15 g fat (5 g sat. fat), 100 mg chol., 599 mg sodium, 33 g carb., 5 g fiber, 30 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.