Diabetic Recipes

Grilled Burgers

(makes 6 servings)

3/4	pound (360 g) ground sirloin

3/4	pound (360 g) lean ground turkey

2	tablespoons (29 g) low fat sour cream

1	teaspoon (5 ml) crushed dried oregano

2	scallions, white part and 1 inch (2.5 cm) green, chopped

6	sesame hamburger buns, split and toasted

In a large bowl, combine ground sirloin, ground turkey, sour cream, oregano, and scallion. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Light the grill or preheat the broiler. Shape the beef mixture into 8 1-inch ( cm) thick patties. Grill or broil 4 inches (10 cm) from the source of heat for 4 to 6 minutes per side. Serve on toasted buns.

Per serving:	289 calories (26% calories from fat), 29 g protein, 8 g total fat (3.0 g saturated fat), 23 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 61 mg cholesterol, 312 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	3 lean protein, 1 1/2 carbohydrate (bread/starch)

Diabetes is a serious disease requiring professional medical attention. The information and recipes on this site, although as accurate and timely as feasibly possible, should not be considered as medical advice, nor as a substitute for the same. All recipes and menus are provided with the implied understanding that directions for exchange sizes will be strictly adhered to, and that blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individualized dietary guidelines as directed by your physician and/or health-care-team.