Avocado-Alfalfa Turkey Burger

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (available at Whole Foods)
• 1 Hass avocado
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 pound ground turkey (97 percent lean)
• Vegetable-oil cooking spray
• 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 small vine-ripened tomatoes
• sliced
• 4 ounces alfalfa sprouts
• 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
• toasted

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine ketchup and molasses; season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In another bowl, crush avocado with juice; season with salt.

3. 3

   Form turkey into four patties.

4. 4

   Coat a grill pan or grill rack with cooking spray.

5. 5

   Grill patties over medium-high heat until internal temperature reaches 165°F, 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Top each with 1 cheese slice.

7. 7

   Divide ketchup mixture, burgers, tomatoes, avocado mixture and alfalfa sprouts among buns.