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A full high protein burger recipe featuring lean ground turkey.

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This recipe provides a delicious and high-protein turkey burger, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal. It's a simple way to enjoy a lean burger option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 0.25 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 whole wheat burger buns
Optional Toppings
  • lettuce leaves
  • tomato slices
  • red onion slices
  • low-fat cheese slices
  • avocado slices
  • mustard
  • ketchup

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Skillet or Grill Pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper; mix gently until just combined but do not overmix.
Forming Patties
  1. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and gently form them into patties, making sure they are about 1 inch thick.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat; place the turkey patties in the hot skillet.
Flipping and Finishing
  1. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the patties are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serving
  1. Serve the cooked turkey burgers immediately on whole wheat buns with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to the turkey mixture. Be careful not to overcook the turkey burgers, as they can dry out easily.