Buffalo Turkey Burgers

Super delicious option for burgers when you are sick of the usual ground beef burger.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 5
• Yields: 5 burgers

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs ground turkey
• 2⁄3 cup  grated carrot (grate in food processor)
• 1⁄4 cup  seasoned  whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1  garlic clove, grated
• 1  tablespoon red onion, grated
• 1⁄4 cup  louisiana hot sauce
•  salt and fresh pepper, to taste
•  cooking spray
• 5  slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 5  whole wheat hamburger buns

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, carrots, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Makes 5 equal patties, 5.5 oz each.
2. Heat a large skillet on high heat. When hot, lightly spray the oil. Add burgers to the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low.
3. Cook on one side until browned 4-5 minutes, then flip. Cook another 4 minutes or until burgers are cooked all the way through (keep heat medium-low to prevent burning);.
4. Top with cheese and place on a toasted burger buns.