Instead of a high-fat cheeseburger, try this healthier grilled turkey burger.

servings per recipe: 1

fat per serving: 9g

calories per serving: 420

Ingredients

• 3 ounces turkey breast, ground
• 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce, reduced sodium
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 slice American cheese, low-fat
• 1 hamburger/hot dog bun, mixed-grain
• 1 cup string beans, fresh or frozen
• 1 teaspoon margarine, canola-based, trans-fat free
• 1 cup mixed salad greens
• 1/2 tomato, medium
• 1/3 cucumber
• 1 tablespoon fat-free salad dressing, favorite flavor
• 1/2 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen

Preparation

• preheat broiler or start grill
• combine ground turkey breast with chopped green onion, garlic powder, soy sauce, and black pepper; mix well
• form into a thin patty; set aside
• grill or broil turkey burger until turkey is no longer pink inside and juices run clear
• place slice of cheese on burger and heat until melted. Place on hamburger bun
• meanwhile, wash and trim green beans, if using fresh
• steam beans in microwave or on stovetop until crisp-tender; melt margarine on top when ready to serve
• to prepare salad, wash lettuce greens, tomato and cucumber; chop tomato; peel and slice cucumber. Toss greens with tomato, cucumber and dressing of choice
• enjoy fresh (washed) or frozen (thawed) raspberries for dessert