Deliciously Healthy Barbecue Recipes

Goody-Goody Gobblers

Shop around for healthy ground turkey breast, which is made only with white meat and contains very little fat -- it weighs in at around 2 grams per serving.

Serves:
6

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cooking Time:
12 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey breast
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3/4 tsp. cumin
• 3/4 tsp. chili powder
• 6 whole-grain rolls, split and toasted
• 6 tomato slices
• 6 leaves romaine lettuce
• 6 red pepper rings

Instructions:

Step 1:  Heat coals until they turn gray and there are no longer strong flames, 35 to 45 minutes.

Step 2:  In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well with clean hands, but don't overmix. Divide into four patties.

Step 3:  Grill burgers 5 to 6 minutes per side, to 165°F.

Step 4:  Place burgers on rolls; top with tomato, lettuce, and red pepper.

Nutritional Facts:

Each burger: 231 calories, 30 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate, 3 g fat (1 g saturated), 3 g fiber, 45 mg cholesterol, 54 mg calcium, 3 mg iron, 256 mg sodium.