Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers

1 lb. ground turkey breast
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
3 TB light teriyaki sauce
1 TB water
Cooking spray
1 large onion, cut into 1/4" thick slices (about 2 cups)
1 tsp. olive oil
4 hamburger buns
8 tomato slices, 1/4" thick
4 curly leaf lettuce leaves

Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Divide the turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each portion into a 1/2" thick patty.

Combine the teriyaki sauce and water in a small bowl. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. Add the onion slices; cover and cook 10 minutes or until onion is golden brown, stirring frequently.

Stir in 1 tablespoon teriyaki mixture. Remove onion from pan, and keep warm.. Add olive oil to pan.
Add patties, and cook 5 minutes over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons teriyaki mixture to pan.

Carefully turn patties over, and cook for 3 minutes or until golden. Place 1 patty on bottom half of
each bun, and top each patty with 1/4 cup onion, 2 tomato slices, and 1 lettuce leaf.

Top with remaining bun halves.
Makes: 4 servings.

Note: You can freeze any uncooked turkey patties for up to 1 month.
To freeze, separate the patties with wax paper; place them in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, remove excess air, seal, and freeze Thaw in the refrigerator.