"Little Kick" Jalapeno Burgers

"Little Kick" Jalapeno Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home

• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons light beer or water
• 2 dashes hot pepper sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
• 3 slices pepper jack cheese, cut in half
• 6 dinner rolls, split
• 6 tablespoons salsa
• 6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
• 6 tablespoons shredded lettuce

Nutritional Facts

1 burger equals 254 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 61 mg cholesterol, 471 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 26 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties.
2. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.
3. Top with cheese; cover and grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on rolls with salsa, sour cream and lettuce. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Originally published as "Little Kick" Jalapeno Burgers in Healthy Cooking June/July 2009, p14

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