Cajun Turkey Quarter-Pounder

A quarter-pounder with cheese from McD's is over 500 calories, but this reduced calorie version of a quarter-pounder hamburger using turkey is about half that.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground turkey
• 1⁄2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
• 3  ounces white mushrooms, shredded (about 1 cup shredded)
• 1  egg
• 2  tablespoons  dry breadcrumbs
• 2  tablespoons ketchup
• 1  tablespoon  dried onion flakes
• 2  teaspoons  cajun seasoning
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
•  buns or   whole wheat pita bread

• whatever you like to dress your burger with

•  lettuce (optional)
•  tomatoes (optional)
•  red onion (optional)
•  pickle (optional)

Directions

1. Heat broiler. Spray a broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, mix together turkey, green pepper, mushrooms, egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup, minced onion, Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Form into 4 burgers, about 3 inches in diameter.
3. Place burgers on the prepared broiler pan and broil for about 5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reads 160°F.
4. Serve on buns, or for lower carbs, on whole wheat pitas, with lettuce, tomato, red onion and/or pickles.