Healthy Turkey Burgers
These Turkey Burgers are a delicious alternative to regular beef burgers! They are juicy and moist, and have lots of flavor from spices and added veggies. They are a perfect healthy summertime meal.
Equipment
- Grater
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Large skillet or outdoor grill
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Large Carrot grated
- ½ Medium Yellow onion chopped
- ½ Jalepeno pepper chopped
- 1/2 tsp Fine sea salt
- 1/8 tsp Ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Granulated garlic
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Hot sauce
- 10 oz Lean ground turkey
Instructions
- Grate the carrot and chop the pepper and onion.
- Pour the vegetables into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands or with a spatula.
- Form the meat mixture into patties.
- Grill them until the center is no longer pink, or cook them on the stovetop in a large skillet at medium heat for 8 minutes on each side.
- Serve with whatever toppings you choose, in a bun, wrap, or lettuce.
Notes
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- After the burgers are cooked, they can be frozen for up to 3 months. Place them in two ziplock freezer bags and seal them tightly without air. Defrost in the fridge for a few hours and warm them in the oven or microwave.
- The burgers can be meal-prepped at the beginning of the week and make for a great healthy lunch.
