Portions: 6 Serving size: 1/6 recipe on 1 hamburger bun
Ingredients
• 1-1/2 pounds ground turkey, 7% fat
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash® Chicken Grilling Blend seasoning
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup (8-ounce can) low-sodium tomato sauce
• 6 hamburger buns

Preparation
1. In a large skillet, brown turkey, red onion and bell pepper together until turkey is cooked. Do not drain.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the Mrs. Dash® seasoning, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce.
3. Add seasonings to the turkey mixture. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Divide into 6 portions and serve on hamburger buns.

Nutrients per serving 

Calories: 322, Protein: 28 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Fat: 10 g, Cholesterol: 71 mg, Sodium: 325 mg, Potassium: 568 mg, Phosphorus: 275 mg, Calcium: 90 mg, Fiber: 1.7 g
Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices
• 3 meat
• 2 starch
• 1 vegetable, medium potassium
Carbohydrate Choices
• 2

Helpful Hints
• Lean ground beef may be substituted for ground turkey. Drain the fat after browning the beef in preparation step 1.
• To save time, use frozen chopped onions and bell pepper.
• For a lower-protein diet, meat portion can be adjusted according to your diet plan.

Copyright 2008 DaVita Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission. This material may not be published, reprinted or distributed without the express written consent of DaVita Inc.

This article originally appeared in the March 2008 issue of At Home with AAKP.

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