Sicilian Turkey Burger - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Sicilian Turkey Burger
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Marge Perry Capers give these burgers zing—and cancer protection, too: They help prevent the formation of carcinogens that can occur when meat gets charred.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons currants
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 4 ciabatta rolls, split
  • 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • Sliced tomato (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix turkey, tomato paste, currants, capers, basil, fennel seeds and salt. Form turkey mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Coat a grill rack or grill pan with cooking spray. Grill patties over medium-high heat until underside is well browned, about 7 minutes; flip and cook 5 minutes more. Top each patty with 2 tablespoons Parmesan; close lid or cover pan. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 °F, about 2 minutes. Brush bottom of each roll with 1 teaspoon vinegar; top with 1 burger, tomato, if desired, and other half of roll.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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