Parmesan Turkey Burgers, Black Bean Cakes

Parmesan Turkey Burgers

A healthy alternative to the beef burger..

Griddler® Compact position: Closed

Plate side: Grill

Makes two 6-ounce burgers

¾pound turkey (7% fat works best)

1½ tablespoons green onion, finely chopped

1½ tablespoons Italian parsley, finely chopped

2tablespoons Parmesan, freshly grated

¹∕8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼teaspoon garlic powder

¼teaspoon kosher salt

1..Place turkey in a large bowl with all ingredients.. Using clean hands, combine and mix well, but do not overwork the meat.. Divide and shape into 2 burgers.. If not grilling immediately, leave wrapped in refrigerator..

2..Insert plates on grill side.. Preheat the Cuisinart® Griddler® Compact to High..

3..Once preheated, place the burgers evenly spaced on the grill and cover.. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, until well grilled and the juices run clear.. The internal temperature of the meat should be 170°F when tested with an instant read thermometer..

4..Serve hot on grilled buns or English muffins..*

*Note: If grilling buns, do so right before grilling burgers..

Nutritional information per burger:

Calories 279 (51% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 32g

•fat 16g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 139mg • sod. 505mg

•calc. 86mg • fiber 0g

Black Bean Cakes

Beans make a nutritious and delicious

alternative to meat!

Griddler® Compact position: Flat

Plate side: Griddle

Makes 6 cakes

4 green onions, thinly sliced

2medium garlic cloves, finely chopped

½medium red or yellow pepper, finely diced

2teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

¼teaspoon kosher salt

1can (15-ounce) black beans, well drained

1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

¼teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1..Insert plates on griddle side.. Preheat the Cuisinart® Griddler® Compact to High..

2..Toss the onions, garlic, pepper, oil and salt together in a mixing bowl..

3.Once the griddle has preheated, open the unit to extend flat and evenly distribute the vegetables between the griddle plates.. Cook until vegetables are slightly soft and browned, about 5 minutes..

4..While vegetables are cooking, pulse 1 cup of the beans in a food processor so that they are roughly puréed..

5..Once vegetables are done, return them to the mixing bowl with both the whole and puréed beans and mix well with the cilantro, remaining spices and lime juice.. Form bean mixture into ¼-cup patties.. Carefully wipe the griddle with paper towels and then wipe them again with the remaining olive oil..

6..Place bean cakes evenly spaced on the griddle plates and cook about 5 to 6 minutes on High..

Note: We recommend serving with sour cream, salsa and guacamole..

Nutritional information per cake:

Calories 268 (8% from fat) • carb. 41g • pro. 17g

•fat 3g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 818mg

•calc. 74mg • fiber 16g