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    A Better Burger for Your Summer BBQs

    By Chef Meg Galvin, Healthy Cooking Expert at SparkPeople.com


    In summertime, I rarely turn on the stove and oven. We love to eat outdoors, grilling up everything from fish to vegetables from our garden. And, of course, burgers. I don't eat much red meat, but I do love a good burger. This turkey burger is a fun twist.

    You'll forget all about beef burgers once you try these. Serve with half a pita pocket, sliced tomato, and mixed greens for a quick and tasty dinner. Salty and rich feta is mixed with lean ground turkey and Greek herbs for a juicy and delicious burger.





    cals: 252.1 fat: 12.4 g protein: 30.2 g carbs: 5.2 g fiber: 0.5 g

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. 93% lean ground turkey
    • 1/4 c bread crumbs, plain
    • 1/2 c feta cheese, crumbled
    • 1 egg white
    • 1 T mint, fresh, chopped
    • 1 t oregano, dried
    • 1/4 t black pepper
    • Cooking spray



    Click here for the full recipe and directions.


    Related links:

    Today, Declare Your Freedom from Bland Burgers

    Beef: It's What's for Dinner Tonight

    Speedy Suppers: Burgers for Under 250 Calories

    SparkPeople Healthy Cooking Expert Meg Galvin is a World Master Chef, culinary instructor, and the author of " The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight." A farmer's daughter and marathon runner, she lives in northern Kentucky with her husband and three teenage sons.

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