Bun-Less Mushroom Cheese Burgers

You don’t have to give up your favorite foods to stay on the good terms with your diet. Simply make a few modifications and you can enjoy just about anything. These burgers can be modified to your liking with spices and toppings. Can be done on the grill or BBQ.
 

What you need:

• 500g of extra lean ground turkey
• 3 oz. Allegro 4% cheese, chopped
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. cumin powder
• 8 large Portobello mushrooms (stem removed) for “burger buns” cooking spray

What you do:

1. Combine first five ingredients together in a large bowl. Lightly mix together and form into 4 patties.
2. Heat a large pan over medium high add oil or cooking spray and cook the patties about 5-6 minutes on each side (lightly cut in the middle to make sure they are fully cooked). Remove from heat.
3. Clean the pan and add oil or cooking spray again and grill the Portobello mushrooms several minutes on each side until tender. Remove from heat.
4. Place each of the burger patties on a grilled mushroom cap, add shredded cabbage and use other burger toppings you wish.
5. Place second mushroom cap on top.

Makes 4 servings.


Nutrient Breakdown Per 1 Serving:

• Calories: 249
• Fat: 7
• Carbs: 15
• Protein: 34
• Fiber: 3

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