This healthy version of a turkey burger can be made into meatballs, meatloaf or delicious patties. Makes 4 to 5 patties
INGREDIENTS:
| 1 | pound ground turkey (white and dark meat tastes best) |
| ⅓ | cup yellow onion, minced |
| 2 | tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped |
| 2 | tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped |
| ½ | teaspoon fresh ginger, minced |
| 1 ½ | teaspoons garlic, minced |
| ½ | teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed or ¼ teaspoon dried fennel |
| ¼ | teaspoon sea salt, optional |
| olive oil for pan or grill |
DIRECTIONS:
- In a large bowl, combine the turkey, onion, basil, parsley, ginger, garlic, salt, fennel. Mix well. Shape into patties.
- In a sauté pan, add just enough oil to coat a hot pan. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side to brown.
- Serve in a bun or by itself. Lovely served with sliced tomatoes and avocado.
RECIPE TIP:
- Use a mortar and pestle to crush the fennel seeds. It’s fun and smells wonderful. Not to worry if you don’t have one – dried fennel can be substituted.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
| AMOUNT PER SERVING: | |
| Calories | 178 |
| Total fat | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Sodium | 109 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Phosphorus | 257 mg |
| Potassium | 311 mg |
This recipe was submitted by Judy M., a Chronic Kidney Disease patient and was adapted by her from One Bite at a Time by Rebecca Katz, Marsha Tomassi and Mat Edelson.
