Italian Turkey Burgers

Name: Italian Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 Italian rolls, split lengthwise; 1 fresh garlic clove, halved; 1 lb ground turkey; 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce; 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped (I prefer white onions); 1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 4 slices mozzarella cheese

Submitted by LolaRay

"This recipe is from a cookbook my dietitian gave me. For people using an exchange list, it counts as 3oz lean protein and 2 carbohydrates."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 Italian rolls, split lengthwise
1 fresh garlic clove, halved
1 lb ground turkey
¹⁄₂ cup spaghetti sauce
¹⁄₃ cup onion, finely chopped (I prefer white onions)
¹⁄₄ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
4 slices mozzarella cheese

directions

Preheat broiler.
Place rolls cut side up on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
Lightly coat sides of rolls with cooking spray. Broil 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
Rub garlic evenly over cut sides of rolls. Set aside and keep warm.
Combine ground turkey, spaghetti sauce, onion breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and parsley.
Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, and shape each portion into 1/2-inch thick patties.
Place on broiler pan and broil 7 minutes on each side, or until done.
Place 1 burger on each bottom half of roll. Top each with 1 slice of cheese. Broil 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Cover with tops of rolls.