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Healthy Turkey Burgers Recipe
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Healthy Turkey Burgers Recipe

Everything you need to know to make your healthy turkey burger come out juicy and full of flavor every time -bun optional.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 206 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the burgers:
  • 5 ounces spinach finely chopped
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For serving:
  • lettuce large leaves
  • tomato sliced
  • 4 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto

Instructions

Make the patties:
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  1. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, turkey, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt until blended. 
  2. Divide the mixture into 4 parts and shape it into patties. Gently press down the center of each patty to create a slight depression so the burger will cook evenly. 
Cook:
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high, or place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for about 4 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Serve:
  1. Serve over large lettuce leaves. Top each burger with sliced tomato and 1 tablespoon of Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and your favorite burger toppings. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 burger Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 535mg (22%) Potassium 453mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3515IU (70%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 86mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 burger
Calories 206kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 535mg 22%
Potassium 453mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3515IU 70%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 86mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.