Gotta love the fiber in the fresh pears and flax seed, as well as the antioxidants in the orange and sage…these tasty turkey burgers pair perfectly with my yummy yogurt spread. The addition of freshly squeezed juice from an orange adds a juicy touch to the burgers while the zest adds a sweet touch to the yogurt spread.

Pear n’ Sage Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 ripe pear, finely chopped
• 1/2 lb. lean ground turkey
• 1 Tbsp. ground flax seed
• 1 Tbsp. fresh sage, chopped
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• Juice of 1/2 orange
• Dash of Nu-Salt and pepper
• Toppings: Fresh spinach, Fresh tomatoes
• 4 Gluten Free/ Whole Grain buns

Orange Yogurt Spread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Greek plain yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. dried basil
• Dash of Nu-Salt and pepper
• Zest of 1/2 orange

Directions

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• In a large bowl, combine turkey, sage, pear, flax, cranberries, juice from orange, Nu-Salt and pepper.  Mix well with hands and mold into 4 patties.
• In a small bowl, combine all yogurt spread ingredients.  Mix well.
• Grill patties for 4-5 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
• Toast buns and spread each side with the yogurt mixture.
• Place burger on the bun and top with spinach and tomato.
• Enjoy!