15
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 61 (66% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 4g • fat 5g • sat. fat 2g
• chol. 8mg • sod. 71mg • calc. 75mg • fiber 0g
Parmesan Turkey Burgers
A healthy alternative to the beef burger.
Makes 6 burgers
1¾
pounds (795 g) ground turkey (7% fat works best)
¹∕³
cup (75 ml) finely chopped green onion
¹∕³
cup (75 ml) finely chopped Italian parsley
½
cup (125 ml) freshly ground Reggiano Parmesan or Asiago
¼
teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper
½
teaspoon (2 ml) garlic powder
½
teaspoon (2 ml) sea salt, divided
1. Put the turkey into a large bowl with the onion, parsley, cheese,
and black pepper. Using clean hands, stir to combine and mix well,
but do not overwork the meat. Divide into 12 equal portions
(3 ounces [85 g] each) and shape into 4-inch (10 cm) burgers
(about ¹∕³ cup [75 ml] each). Sprinkle each side with the garlic
powder and salt. Refrigerate if not grilling immediately.
2. Preheat the Cuisinart
TM
Griddler
TM
Grill Centro, fitted with the grill
plate, to High.
3. Once the grill is hot (about 10 minutes), arrange half of the burgers
evenly spaced on the grill. Cook for about 4 minutes per side, until
well grilled and juices run clear. Internal temperature of meat
should be 165°F (74°C) when tested with an instant-read
thermometer.
4. Serve hot on grilled buns or English muffins. Buns can be toasted
concurrently with burgers. To do so, fit skewers as instructed on
page 5 of the instruction booklet. Open buns flat and place on top
of skewers, with motor off. A medium color takes about
1½ minutes.
Nutritional information per burger:
Calories 115 (52% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 13g • fat 6g • sat. fat 2g
• chol. 55mg • sod. 203mg • calc. 50mg • fiber 0g
Middle Eastern Spiced Chicken
and Vegetable Kebabs
Makes 6 servings
Spice Rub
¾
teaspoon (3.75 ml) ground cumin
¼
teaspoon (1 ml) ground coriander
½
teaspoon (2 ml) ground cinnamon
pinch cayenne
½
teaspoon (2 ml) sea or kosher salt
¼
teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper
¾
pound (375 g) skinless, boneless chicken, cut into
12 two-inch (5 cm) pieces
1
medium bell pepper, cut into 12 one-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
6
ounces (170 g) winter squash, cut into 12 one-inch
(2.5 cm) pieces
6
small mushrooms (1 to 2 inches [2.5 to 5 cm] in diameter)
¼
cup (50 ml) olive oil
2½
tablespoons (40 ml) fresh lime juice
1. Prepare spice rub. Put all spice rub ingredients into a small bowl.
Stir to combine.
2. Use immediately or contain in a sealed glass jar. Store in a dry,
cool place.
3. Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Put into a large
mixing bowl and toss with the vegetables, oil, lime juice and rub.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; let marinate in the refrigerator for
1 to 2 hours.
4. Ten minutes before chicken has completed marinating, preheat the
Cuisinart
TM
Griddler
TM
Grill Centro to High. Thread the chicken and
vegetables onto six of the provided skewers. Fit skewers into place
as instructed on page 5 of the instruction booklet.
