It's barbeque season! Turkey is a great lean alternative to beef, just make sure you're looking for extra lean, or 97% lean turkey in the grocery store. Using a lettuce wrap instead of a bun is also a great way to reduce carbs and up your veggie intake for the day.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs extra lean ground turkey
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced fine or grated
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 10 oz box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
*Lettuce for wraps, tomato, onion, and condiments as desired
Directions
- Remove frozen spinach from package, squeeze out moisture until it is very dry. Roughly
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Form into 8 – 4 oz patties. Transfer to fridge and allow to set for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill over high heat for 10 minutes.
- Transfer patties to grill and cook for 5-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Serve on a whole wheat bun, or in a lettuce wrap with toppings and condiments of choice.
