Healthy Turkey Burger
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious healthy turkey burger made with lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, Organic Valley cheese, and smashed avocado, all nestled in a gluten-free bun. This wholesome meal is perfect for satisfying your cravings while providing numerous health benefits.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Grill or stovetop skillet
- Spatula
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil if using stovetop skillet
- 4 gluten-free buns
- 4 slices Organic Valley cheese
- 1 large tomato sliced
- 4 large lettuce leaves
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 2 avocados smashed
- Lemon juice optional, for avocado
- Salt and pepper to taste for avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey Patties: In a large mixing bowl, combine lean ground turkey, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties.
- Cook the Turkey Patties: Preheat the grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add olive oil to the pan. Cook the turkey patties for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Place a slice of Organic Valley cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- Prepare the Avocado: In a small bowl, mash the avocados with a fork. Add a squeeze of lemon juice (if using) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Burgers: Toast the gluten-free buns if desired. Spread a generous amount of smashed avocado on the bottom half of each bun. Place the cooked turkey patty with melted cheese on top of the avocado. Layer with slices of tomato, lettuce, and red onion. Top with the other half of the bun.
- Serve: Serve the turkey burgers immediately with your favorite side dishes. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions About Turkey Burgers
Ground turkey is far leaner than beef, so there is little fat to keep it moist. Do not overwork the mix, do not press the patties in the pan, and pull them at 165 degrees. Adding grated onion or a spoon of olive oil helps.
Chill the formed patties for 20 minutes before cooking and press a dimple into the center of each. Cold patties hold together on the grill, and the dimple stops them doming as they cook.
165 degrees, measured at the center. Unlike beef, ground poultry needs to be cooked through — there is no safe medium. A thermometer is the only reliable way, since color is a poor indicator in turkey.
