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Turkey Burgers with Oat Bran
Rolled oats, flaxseed and apple make these turkey burgers one of a kind. Have the recipe ready, as your guests are guaranteed to ask for it.
Ingredients
| 1.3 lb | lean ground turkey, or chicken |
| 1/2 cup | rolled oats |
| 2 tbsp | ground flaxseed |
| 1/2 cup | oat bran |
| 1 | egg |
| 1/4 cup | sliced green onion |
| 1 tbsp | Dijon mustard |
| 1 | apple, peeled and diced |
| 1 tbsp | freshly squeezed lemon juice |
| 3 | cloves garlic, minced |
| 1/2 cup | low fat salsa |
| 1/2 tsp | red pepper flakes, optional |
| freshly ground black pepper, to taste | |
| 8 | whole grain rolls |
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, rolled oats, flaxseed, oat bran, egg, green onions, Dijon, apple, lemon juice, garlic, salsa, pepper flakes and pepper. Combine well.
Form mixture into 8 small patties and place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 30 minutes, turning once after 20 minutes.
Serve patties on whole grain patties with fresh vegetables, such as tomato slices and shredded spinach.
Serves 8.
Per serving (1 patty and 1 whole grain roll): 259 cal, 22 g pro, 8 g total fat (2 g saturated fat), 27 g carb, 2 g fibre, 67 mg chol, 316 mg sodium
Excellent source of: magnesium
Good source of: iron, potassium
Low in saturated fat
Source: /www.lesliebeck.com
WHY OAT BRAN?
If you're looking for a comfort food with plenty of health benefits, look no further than oat bran. While a steaming bowl of creamy oat bran can certainly warm you up on a cold winter's morning, it's the nutrient profile of oat bran that really makes it shine. Not only is it a source of B vitamins, it's an excellent source of cholesterol-lowering soluble fibre.More recipes with Oat Bran
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