Description
Juicy turkey burgers with Mediterranean flair bring zesty herbs and tangy feta together in one delightful meal. Grilled patties offer health-conscious diners a lean protein option you can enjoy without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- hamburger buns
- lettuce (optional)
- tomato (optional)
- avocado (optional)
- cheese (optional)
- condiments (optional)
Instructions
- Gently amalgamate ground turkey with breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing vessel, ensuring minimal handling to maintain tender texture.
- Craft four uniform patties, each approximately one inch thick, creating gentle indentations at center to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Heat grill or cast-iron skillet to medium-high temperature, applying a light coating of cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Carefully position patties onto heated surface, allowing precise searing without disrupting meat structure.
- Cook for approximately 5-6 minutes per side, monitoring internal temperature closely to ensure thorough cooking at 165°F.
- While meat cooks, optional toasting of burger buns will enhance overall flavor profile and textural experience.
- Once fully cooked, transfer patties to resting surface for brief moment to redistribute internal moisture.
- Assemble burgers by placing patty on toasted bun, adding preferred condiments and fresh toppings for personalized culinary delight.
Notes
- Keep meat mixture cold to prevent breaking apart during cooking.
- Avoid overmixing ground turkey to maintain a tender, juicy texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper internal temperature for food safety.
- Add moisture-rich ingredients like grated zucchini or finely chopped onions to prevent dryness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg