By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

If the mixture is too wet, try adding up to 1/4 cup of panko bread crumbs.

Number of servings

Serves 2
  1. Diabetes meal plan
  2. Weight management
  3. Healthy-carb
  4. High-fiber

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 pound ground turkey breast
  2. 1/2 cup chopped onion
  3. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  4. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  5. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  6. 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  8. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  9. 1 egg
  10. 2 whole-grain buns

Directions

Heat the grill or a skillet to medium heat. In a medium bowl, mix the turkey breast, onion, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper and egg. Form the mixture into 2 4-ounce patties.

Spray the cooking surface with cooking spray and place the patties on top. Cook for approximately 5 minutes on each side until the patties reach an internal temperature of 160 F. Remove from heat and allow them to rest until reaching 165 F. Serve on whole-grain buns.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 1 (4-ounce) patty and 1 whole-grain bun

  • Calories 289
  • Total fat 6 g
  • Saturated fat 2 g
  • Trans fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated fat 1 g
  • Cholesterol 148 mg
  • Sodium 640 mg
  • Total carbohydrate 28 g
  • Dietary fiber 5 g
  • Total sugars 2 g
  • Protein 36 g

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.

May 21, 2016