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TURKEY CLUB BURGER

INGREDIENTS

FOR TURKEY BURGER : 12 oz fat-free ground turkey 1 / 2 cup scallions ( green onions ), rinsed 2 and sliced 1 / 4 tsp ground black pepper 1 large egg 1 Tbsp olive oil

FOR SPREAD : 2 Tbsp light mayonnaise 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

FOR TOPPINGS :

SERVES : 4

PREP TIME : 20 mins COOK TIME : 20 mins

4 oz spinach or arugula , rinsed and dried 4 oz portabella mushroom , rinsed , grilled or broiled , and sliced ( optional ) 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns

INSTRUCTION : Preheat oven broiler on high temperature ( with the rack 3 inches from heat

source ) or grill on medium- high heat . To prepare burgers , combine ground turkey , scallions , pepper , and egg , and mix well . Form into 1 / 2- to 3 / 4-inch thick patties , and coat each lightly with olive oil . Broil or grill burgers for about 7 – 9 minutes on each side ( to a minimum internal temperature of 160 ° F ). Combine mayonnaise and mustard to make a spread Assemble 3 / 4 tablespoon spread , 1 ounce spinach or arugula , several slices of grilled portabella mushroom ( optional ), and one burger on each bun .

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