Juicy Turkey Burgers

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 1 medium apple, peeled and finely shredded
• 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• 6 lettuce leaves
• 6 tomato slices

Preparation

Step 1

•In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six 1/2-in.-thick patties.
• Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat using a grill pan.
• Place burgers over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato.