Turkey burgers
Seared turkey patties wrapped in lettuce with tomato, onion and avocado.
- Hands-on
- 16 min
- Total time
29 min, show breakdown
- Prep 10 min
- Cook 14 min
- Clean up 5 min
- Pans
- 1
- Ingredients
- 9
- Cost/serving
- $3.10
Per serving
- Calories
- 327
- Protein
- 30 g
- Fiber
- 4.2 g
- Net carbs
- 4.4 g
- Fat
- 20 g
High in (% Daily Value per serving): Vitamin B12 75%, Niacin (B3) 61%, Selenium 57%, Vitamin B6 48%, Vitamin K 38%, Zinc 36%, Riboflavin (B2) 31%, Folate 23%, Vitamin A 21%
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Already dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free.
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300 g ground turkey, 93% lean
Same amount as: 10½ oz.
1 clove garlic, smashed (3 g)
Same amount as: 1 tsp fresh minced garlic, ½ tsp jarred minced garlic, ⅛ tsp garlic powder.
1 tsp Dijon mustard (5 g)
Same amount as: 5 mL.
½ tsp paprika (1.1 g)
Same amount as: 2 mL.
1 tsp olive oil (4.5 g)
Same amount as: 5 mL.
6 large lettuce leaves (60 g)
Same amount as: about 1¼ cups.
- 1 medium tomato (123 g)
- ¼ medium red onion (28 g)
- ½ medium avocado (68 g)
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
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Quantities are for 2 servings. A 26 cm pan fits 3 patties. Cook in rounds for more.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per recipe
Serving size 1 plate (297 g raw)
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV* | Whole recipe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 327 | ||
| Total fat | 20 g | 26% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Cholesterol | 111 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 296 mg | 13% | |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Net carbs† | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.45 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 760 mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin A | 190 mcg | 21% | |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.7 mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin K | 45 mcg | 38% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.19 mg | 16% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.41 mg | 31% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 9.7 mg | 61% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81 mg | 48% | |
| Folate | 91 mcg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg | 75% | |
| Magnesium | 55 mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 3.9 mg | 36% | |
| Selenium | 31 mcg | 57% |
Estimated, not verified. These numbers are calculated from typical ingredient data and haven't been checked against a lab or your brands. Check the labels of what you buy and confirm anything that matters to you, especially sodium, sugar and allergens.
* % Daily Value shows how much one serving adds to a 2,000-calorie day. † Net carbs is not on US labels; it is total carbs minus fiber, allulose, erythritol and half of other sugar alcohols. "To taste" amounts are counted as written. Counted items (eggs, cloves, spoons) use the rounded amount shown in the ingredient list. Vitamins and minerals are from raw ingredients; cooking lowers some, especially vitamin C and folate. How this is calculated.
Steps
Mince the garlic. Mix it gently with the turkey, mustard, paprika, salt and pepper. Shape 2 patties 2 cm (¾ in) thick and press a shallow dent in the middle of each.
Slice the tomato, onion and avocado. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.
Heat the oil in the pan on medium-high for 2 minutes. Add the patties. Do not move them for 5 minutes.
Done looks like: Browned underneath and they release from the pan on their own. Flip. Turn the heat to medium and cook 5–6 minutes.
Check the middle of each patty with a thermometer: 74 °C / 165 °F. Rest 2 minutes.
Done looks like: Thermometer reads 74 °C / 165 °F; juices run clear. Wrap each patty in lettuce leaves with the tomato, onion and avocado.
Equipment
Non-stick frying pan, 26 cm (10 in) $20–45
What to look for
- Flat, heavy base that does not wobble on the stove
- Oven-safe handle is a bonus, not required
- Works on your stove type (induction needs a magnetic base)
Skip: Sets of 10 pieces. You will use two of them.
Silicone spatula $5–12
What to look for
- One-piece (no seam where the head meets the handle)
- Stiff enough to scrape, safe on non-stick
Skip: Wooden spatulas for non-stick pans; they work but do not scrape as cleanly.
Instant-read digital thermometer $10–30
What to look for
- Reads in 5 seconds or less
- Thin probe tip
- Shows °C and °F
Skip: Dial thermometers that take 20+ seconds.
Chef's knife, 20 cm (8 in) $15–50
What to look for
- Comfortable handle that does not slip when wet
- Blade you can sharpen, or a cheap one you replace every few years
Skip: Knife blocks with 12 knives. A chef's knife and a small paring knife cover almost everything.
Cutting board $10–30
What to look for
- At least 30 × 40 cm (12 × 16 in), so food stays on it
- Wood or plastic; plastic goes in the dishwasher
Skip: Glass or stone boards. They dull knives fast.
What goes wrong
| What | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dry, crumbly burgers | Mixed too hard or cooked past temperature. | Mix only until combined. Take them off at 74 °C / 165 °F. |
| Patties break when flipped | Flipped before a crust formed. | Wait the full 5 minutes, until they let go of the pan. |
Versions
| Version | Changes | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Original | As written. Hands-on 16 min, total 29 min. | 327 kcal 30 g protein 4.2 g fiber 4.4 g net carbs 20 g fat |
| Higher carb | Bread instead of lettuce. Hands-on 16 min, total 29 min. | 483 kcal 38 g protein 7.5 g fiber 28 g net carbs 22 g fat |
Notes
Allergies: removing an allergen from the recipe does not remove it from your kitchen or from other products. Check labels for "may contain" warnings.
Pregnancy: Cook ground turkey to 74 °C / 165 °F in the middle.