Veggie-Turkey Burgers

Not only are these turkey burgers topped with plenty of fresh veggies, but they have a few hidden inside, too! To make this burgers so veggie-ful, add shredded carrot and green onion to the ground turkey patties.

• 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 12 ounces lean ground turkey or chicken
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 4 whole wheat or white hamburger buns, split and toasted
• Lettuce leaves (optional)
• Shredded or thinly sliced zucchini (optional)
• Sliced tomato (optional)

To Make

In a medium bowl combine first seven ingredients (through cayenne pepper). Add ground turkey; mix well. Shape mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.

Coat a grill pan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add patties; cook 10 to 13 minutes or until no longer pink (165 degrees F), turning once.

Meanwhile, stir together mustard and curry powder.
Fill buns with burgers and, if desired, lettuce, zucchini, tomato, and mustard mixture.