Southwestern Turkey Burgers

Cooking Light magazine, August 2007

Ingredients

• ¾ cup sweet onion, finely chopped
• ⅓ cup wheat germ
• 1½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
• ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1½ lbs ground turkey breast
• cooking spray
• 4oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
• 6 (½-inch-thick slices of sweet onion
• 6 Kaiser rolls, split

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to 400° F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients.
3. Divide turkey mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
4. Place patties on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes. Turn patties over; grill 2 minutes. Divide cheese evenly over patties; grill an additional 5 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165° F. Remove from grill and let stand 5 minutes.
5. Place onion slices on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side or until browned and tender.
6. Place rolls, cut sides down, on grill rack; grill one minute or until toasted.
7. Place the burger on the bottom of the grilled bun then top with grilled onion and bun top. Enjoy!