Everyone loves a good burger. One of my besties and I - I will call her Belle - have a special bond through our love and frequent consumption of burgers. Constantly comparing different fast food chains and ranking them based on their deliciousness. Five Guys Burger and Fries, Fudruckers & Gourmet Burgers near and far. I distinctly remember a time where Belle's facebook status read "at the gym because I like cheeseburgers" - which still makes me laugh every time. So today, in light of the universal burger love and the undeniable fact that a burger a day (unlike apples) will not keep the doctor (or ass fat) away, I will share a recipe for a fantastic substitute. This turkey burger will do the job to kill that frequent burger craving - with a fraction of the calories and fat. It's healthy, its delicious, and can be topped off and dressed any which way you like. Toss a turkey burger into the mix here and there and your ass will be safe - promise.
Ingredients: (makes 4-5 patties)
1 lb extra lean ground turkey
1/3 cup chopped parsley
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 carrots (peeled and finely chopped)
3 green onions (chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp ground pepper
1 egg
cooking spray
In a pan over medium heat, spray the pan with cooking spray and add your carrots, garlic and onions. Cook until soft (5-6 minutes). Do not brown. place in a large mixing bowl and let cool. Next, add in your turkey, parsley, Worcestershire, garlic salt, pepper and egg. Mix everything together with your hands and form into patties, slightly indenting the center (this allows for even cooking).
In the same pan over medium high heat, spray the pan with cooking spray and cook your burgers for about 6 minutes per side (until cooked throughout).
Place the burger on a nice toasted whole wheat bun and add your favorite toppings.
Some suggestions:
Lettuce
Tomato
Pickles
Tzatziki
Avocado
Onions
Serve & Enjoy :)
xo Chef Natty
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