Title: Hawaiian Turkey Burgers
Categories: Entree Poultry Diabetic Fruit
Yield: 4 Servings
| | | **INGREDIENTS** |
| 1 | lb | Ground turkey |
| 1 | tb | Bread crumbs |
| 1 | ts | Prepared mustard |
| 1/4 | ts | Garlic powder |
| 1/4 | ts | Onion powder |
| 1/8 | ts | Salt |
| 1/8 | ts | Black Pepper |
| | | **SAUCE** |
| 1 | cn | 16 oz. mixed fruits packed in light syrup or pineapple chunk |
| 1 | tb | Vinegar |
| 2 | ts | Soy sauce |
| 1 | ts | Cornstarch |
| 1 | tb | Water |
| 1 | sm | Green pepper, cut into chunks and blanched |
SOURCE: The American Diabetes Association, The Dietetic Association -
Family Cookbook - volume III - with microwave adaptations - copyright 1987.
1. Preheat broiler. 2. Mix turkey with bread crumbs and seasonings. Shape
into 4 patties. 3. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes per side. 4. In 2-quart
saucepan, combine reserved juice, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch mixed
with water. 5. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, whisking until
thickened. 6. Stir in green pepper and fruit. 7. Pour over "burgers".
Method-Microwave - sauce only 1. In 2-quart microwave-safe saucepan,
combine juice, vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch mixed with water. Cook,
for 3 - 5 minutes on mediym-high power; stir once. 2. Stir in green pepper
and fruit. 3. Pour over "burgers". YIELD: 4 servings SERVING SIZE: 1 patty
plus sauce EXCHANGES per serving: Meat, medium-fat 2 1/2, Fruit 1. NUTRIENT
CONTENT per serving: CAL 227, FAT 12 gm, Na 763 mg, Fiber 2 gm, PRO 16 gm,
CHO 17 gm, K 387 mg, Chol 47 mg. **400 milligrams or more of sodium per
serving.