Categories: Poultry, South Beach Phase One

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey
• 1/2 cup flaxmeal
• 1/2 small red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 6 tbsp goat cheese
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the trukey, flaxmeal, bell pepper, green onions, 2 tbsp of goat cheese and 1/2 tsp of salt.

2. Blend well and form into 4 balls.

3. Poke a hole into the middle of each ball and stuff with 1 tbsp of the remaining goat cheese.

4. Pinch the turkey mixture to seal in the cheese and form into 4 patties.

5. Make the as flat as possible, while not squeezing the cheese out.

6. In a large, non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

7. Sprinkle the pan with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt.

8. Reduce the heat to medium, add patties, and cook for 3 minutes.

9. Turn the patties and cook for 2 minutes longer.

10. Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan, reduce the heat to a high simmer and cover.

11. Cook for 8-10 minutes.

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