Breakfast Turkey Stack

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground turkey breast
• 2 tsp sugar-free pancake syrup
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large beefsteak tomato, cut into 4 slices
• 4 (1 oz.) slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Makes 4 Servings

1. Heat oven to broil.
2. Combine turkey, syrup, sage, cayenne, salt, pepper and ginger in a mixing bowl and mix well. Divide into 4 (1/2-inch) thick patties.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook patties until well browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
4. Lay tomato slices in a single layer in a baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Top each slice with 1 turkey patty and 1 cheese slice; broil until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.

WW POINTS VALUE: 5 pts.

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook. This is a deliciously filling Phase 1 dish that will fill you up and you won't be looking for something else to eat to make you happy. I like to think of this dish as sophisticiated diner food. I also like to think of this dish as breakfast for dinner. It's a savory dish that can be made in about 20 minutes.  You can also us ground chicken in this recipe and it will still taste delicious. This meal is also great for a Sunday Brunch paired with salad, bacon or deviled eggs. Now that's what I call upscale diner food for brunch!