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Turkey Burgers
Turkey Burgers- juicy turkey burgers topped with cheddar cheese and a simple cilantro-jalapeño slaw. This is the BEST turkey burger recipe; perfect for cookouts or an easy weeknight dinner!
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
412 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the burgers:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup zucchini shredded
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- cooking oil for brushing the grill
For the slaw:
- 2 cups green cabbage shredded
- 2 cups purple cabbage shredded
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 3 green onion sliced
- 1 jalapeno pepper minced, small
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- lime juice of 1 lime
- 3 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
For serving:
- 4 hamburger buns toasted
- 4 cheddar cheese slices
Instructions
- Line a tray or baking sheet with parchment paper. To make the burgers, put the ground turkey in a large bowl. Squeeze out all the moisture of the shredded zucchini in paper towels. Add the zucchini, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the turkey. Mix until combined, but don’t over mix. Form the mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
- Place the patties in a single layer on the prepared tray or baking sheet. Put the burger patties in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes. Freezing the patties will prevent them from falling apart on the grill.
- While the patties are chilling, make the slaw. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, cilantro, green onions, and jalapeño.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss well. Set aside and let marinate while you make the burgers.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat and brush with oil. Grill the burgers until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side, melting the cheese on top of the burgers during the last minute. A turkey burger is fully cooked when the center of the patty reaches an internal temperature of 165° F.
- Place the burgers on the toasted buns and top with slaw. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
1000mg
(42%)
Potassium
695mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
-1g
(-2%)
Vitamin A
1205IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
239mg
(24%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1000mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 695mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | -1g | -2% |
| Vitamin A | 1205IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 239mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.