SWEET POTATO TURKEY BURGERS WITH FRESH MANGO SALSA

1 small sweet potato,

about 8 ounces

1 small fresh mango, peeled, pitted and cubed

2 tablespoons fresh mint 2 teaspoons fresh lime

juice

1 teaspoon honey

1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons finely diced red onion, divided

1 pound ground white

meat turkey 2 tablespoons chopped

cilantro

1/4 teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black

pepper

4 large lettuce leaves

Pierce the sweet potato with a fork, and microwave it on high for 6 minutes or until tender. Remove the skin, and place 1/2 packed cup of sweet potato into a large mixing bowl. Reserve the remaining sweet potato for another use.

While the sweet potato is cooking, make the salsa by combining the mango, mint, lime juice, honey and 2 teaspoons red onion in a second, nonreactive bowl. Set aside.

Add 1/4 cup red onion, the ground turkey, cilantro, salt and pepper to the bowl containing the sweet potato and mix well. Divide mixture into four patties. Cook patties in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes per side, or until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Wrap the burgers in lettuce leaves. Serve each with 1/4 cup mango salsa and your choice of toppings. Makes 4 burgers and 1 cup salsa.

Per serving: 245 calories (percent of calories from fat, 35), 21 grams protein, 19 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, 10 grams fat (3 grams saturated), 248 milligrams sodium.