Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook

160 Part II: Now You’re Cooking! Healthy and Hearty Dishes

Dried Cherry and

Apple Turkey Burger

Cherries and apples are a great combination, and in a perfectly grilled turkey burger,

they’re even better. Cinnamon, allspice, and orange juice round out this turkey delight.

Despite how it sounds, allspice isn’t a combination of several spices; it’s a dried unripe

fruit that looks much like peppercorns. Whole allspice lasts longer on your shelf than

the ground spice, so if you can, buy whole allspice and grind it yourself.

Teriyaki Turkey Burger

This recipe uses low-sodium soy sauce, but you won’t notice the difference in the taste.

The soy sauce blends well with the fresh ginger and garlic to turn this burger into one

of your favorite recipes. The fresh mushrooms help keep this turkey burger moist while

cooking.

Stage: Soft food

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Yield: 4 servings (One 4-ounce patty each)

1 pound ground turkey breast

1 teaspoon fresh, peeled, finely chopped

ginger root

2 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic

1 teaspoon sesame oil

(^1) ⁄ 2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon onion powder
(^1) ⁄ 4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking
spray.
2 Place all ingredients into a medium bowl and mix until combined. Form into 4 patties.
3 Place the patties on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until the internal
temperature of the patties reaches 165 degrees, turning over halfway through.
Vary It! These burgers can be cooked on the grill, too. Grill over medium heat, turning
every 2 minutes, until the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
Per serving: Calories 170 (From Fat 80); Fat 8g (Saturated 2g); Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 210mg; Carbohydrate 2g
(Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 23g; Sugar 0g.