Jamaican Jerk Turkey Burgers With Tropical Fruit Salsa |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a Weight Watchers recipe. Its a delicous alternative to hamburgers. The salsa adds a slightly sweet touch to tame the heat of the jerk seasoning. The salsa can be prepared up to one day in advance and refrigerated until ready to use. Ingredients:
1/2 cup papaya, diced |
1 cup mango, diced |
3/4 cup red onion, finely chopped |
1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped |
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1/2 cup quick oats, unciiked |
1/3 cup ketchup |
1 tablespoon caribbean jerk seasoning |
1 egg |
1 lb lean ground turkey |
Directions:
1. To prepare salsa, in a medium bowl, combine papaya, mango, 1/4 cup of red onion and 14/ cup green pepper, cilantro and lime juice. Set aside.
2. To prepare burgers, in a large bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup red onion, remaining 1/4 cup of green pepper, oats, ketchup, jerk seasoning and egg and mix well. Add turkey; mix thouroughly. Shape turkey into four 1 inch thich patties; cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 20 minutes.
3. Preheat broiler. Broil burgers until cooked through, flipping once, about 20-25 minutes total. Serve each bruger topped with about a heaping 1/3 cup of salsa.
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