loaded tailgater hot-blue turkey burgers

Name: Loaded Tailgater Hot-Blue Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.2 pound(s) ground turkey; 2 tablespoon(s) jerk seasoning; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 15 ounce(s) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 10 ounce(s) can diced tomatoes & green chilies; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin, divided; 1 large sweet red bell pepper, cut into strips and halved; 1 medium sweet yellow onion, halved and sliced; 2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar; 1 pinch(es) kosher salt; 1 1/2 cup(s) low fat blue cheese dressing (i used wishbone); 2 teaspoon(s) hot sauce; 1 teaspoon(s) celery seed; 1/2 bunch(es) cilantro leaves, chopped; 3 large pita rounds, cut in half; 6 - celery stalks, cleaned & cut in half; 1/2 - bag baby carrots, cleaned

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Sandi Sheppard

Norman, OK

Updated on Jan 19, 2011

This recipe was a big hit with my family, so I hesitated to tell them just how healthy it actually was!!! This was my attempt to offer tailgate-type food that offers big, bold and spicy flavors comparable to calorie-laden hot wings, and it's a very economical meal too!

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Healthy AND delicious! This burger isn't as solid as a traditional burger, so using a pita to hold it all together is a great idea. The dip really makes the dish. Serve it with the burger... then make some more to dip veggies in!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1.2 pounds ground turkey
2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
15 ounces can black beans, rinsed and drained
10 ounces can diced tomatoes & green chilies
3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin, divided
1 large sweet red bell pepper, cut into strips and halved
1 medium sweet yellow onion, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 pinch kosher salt
1 1/2 cups low fat blue cheese dressing (i used wishbone)
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
3 large pita rounds, cut in half
6 - celery stalks, cleaned & cut in half
1/2 - bag baby carrots, cleaned

How To Make loaded tailgater hot-blue turkey burgers

Step 1

Drain tomatoes over a small bowl and reserve the drained liquid and place tomatoes into a medium-sized bowl. Rinse and drain black beans, mash and place into bowl with tomatoes. Add the ground turkey and jerk seasoning and mix gently but thoroughly with hands, cover and set aside.

Step 2

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high and add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. When hot, add the pepper and onion strips, balsamic vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Put into the bowl with reserved tomato liquid.
Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the dressing, hot sauce and celery seed. Mix in the cilantro and refrigerate until needed.
Step 4

Divide meat into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into an oblong patty and place on waxed paper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the non-stick skillet over medium-high and when hot, add 3 patties and cook for 4 minutes on each side. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining 3 patties.
Step 5

To assemble, cut fresh Pita rounds in half and put one patty in each. Using tongs, put equal amounts of onion mix over the patties and spoon the Hot-Blue sauce into the Pitas.
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