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By Jennifer Iserloh

Southwestern Burger Recipe


The Skinny Chef calls this her  “beauty” burger.  Besides great flavor, the salsa adds tang and plenty of vitamin C, vitamin E, and antioxidants; all of which are important for maintaining beautiful skin!  I like to be lean and use turkey instead of beef, that cuts up to 40 grams of fat compared to traditional burger recipes.

Makes 4 burgers

1 pound lean ground turkey meat
2 cups baby spinach, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons ground flax
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp mild or hot chili powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 whole-wheat burger buns

Salsa:
1 ripe Haas avocado
1 pink grapefruit, sectioned
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 large limes)
1/2 tsp salt

In a large bowl combine turkey, spinach, flax, yogurt, salt, pepper, and chili powder if using.  Mix until well incorporated.  Form into 4 1/4-pound patties.

Preheat oven at 400°F.  Heat a large oven-proof skillet over high.  Add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the burger patties.  Decrease the heat to medium and brown on both sides 3-4 minutes.  Slide the skillet into the oven and bake for 6-10 minutes until the burgers are cooked through.

Meanwhile combine all the ingredients for the salsa in a small bowl.  Place the burger in the bun and top with salsa.  Serve immediately.

More Super Food Recipes

Chickpea Burger
Black Bean and Turkey Chili
Shepherd's Pie with Cornbread
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Turkey Bacon Club Sandwich

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