healthy burgers

These Healthy &amp; Easy Turkey Burgers are easy to make and are packed with so many vegetables! The perfect blend of sweet and savory, these burgers are loaded with flavor. Naturally Paleo, Whole30 when enjoyed bunless and something everyone will enjoy!

Healthy & Easy Turkey Burgers (gluten free, dairy-free)

ground turkey (ground chicken would work too)

tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce

onion

garlic powder (or

carrots

minced bell pepper

black pepper

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except oil. Mix with your hands to throughly combine.

Form the mixture into patties and set aside

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Once oil is hot, carefully add the patties to the skillet being sure to crowd them (you may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your skillet).

Cook the patties in pan 3-4 minutes per side or until meat is cooked through.

Enjoy warm and with your favorite burger toppings. Perfect on top of a bed of greens, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or on your favorite bun. 

Discover how to make incredibly juicy and flavorful turkey burgers, a healthier alternative that doesn't compromise on taste. Perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week.

Juicy Turkey Burgers: Taste 4 Amazing Bites

lb turkey

breadcrumbs

Worcestershire sauce

garlic powder

salt

olive oil

burger buns

Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, cheese, etc.

In a medium bowl, gently mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Do not overmix.

Form the mixture into four equal-sized patties. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook evenly.

Heat olive oil in a skillet or on a grill over medium-high heat.

Cook the turkey burgers for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no pink remains in the center.

Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings.

These healthy burgers have extra fiber and nutrients in each bite, but you won&#39;t be able to tell just by tasting them. The not-so-secret addition (spoiler: it&#39;s lentils) not only improves the texture but also makes them more affordable, so your wallet and taste buds will thank you. My kids think these taste as good as a fast-food burger, which is a high compliment coming from them.

Healthy Burgers (With Sneaky Fiber!)

beef

lentils

fine sea salt

onion powder

In a large food processor fitted with an &quot;S&quot; blade, add the ground beef, drained lentils, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Process briefly, until the mixture sticks together, but isn&#39;t totally pureed. You just want the lentils to blend in with the meat. (Alternatively, you can mix this all together by hand in a bowl.)

Use a 1/3 cup measure to scoop the meat, then roll it into a ball between your hands and flatten into patties about a 1/2-inch thick. The thinner the burgers are, the less noticeable the lentils will be. Repeat with the remaining mixture, forming 8 to 9 patties in total.

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium high heat, then spray it with cooking oil before adding the patties. (I can usually fit 3 patties in a 10-inch skillet at once, but you may be able to cook them all at once on a griddle.) Add the burgers, and sprinkle the tops with a little extra salt, if you like. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the edges are starting to brown.

Flip the burgers (you should see a nice sear on the side you just flipped) and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until they are done to your liking. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF, if you want to check with a meat thermometer. Repeat with the remaining burgers until they are all cooked.

Serve these healthy burgers warm, with your favorite toppings. Leftover burgers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, as long as you store them within 2 hours of cooking. You can also freeze these for up to 4 months! Thaw the individual patties in the fridge overnight before reheating again.

These burgers are flat out delicious. I've grilled them indoors on my cast iron stove top grill and outdoors on the gas grill and both methods are equally good.  We like our burgers on the thinner side and these do not crumble or break apart.  My husband has no idea there are lentils in the hamburger which is a clear win/win. The seasoning is perfect . These will be staples in our diets.

Hello, Can I cook these on the grill? Also, will the lentils be hidden if I use green? Thanks!

Excellent, and this is how I get reluctant kids to eat veggies.  I disguise them in all kinds of ways.

These could not be easier to make and would make a quick meal during the week. I made mine with bison, and they turned out great.

Thank you so much! Giving them a try this evening!

These look amazing! I want to make this for dinner this evening but I only have dry lentils. Do you know how long I should soak and cook them before adding to the ground meat? Thank you so much!

These are super tasty! I added cumin and chilli powder to mine. They were fantastic. What a great way to sneak in more fiber. They are super easy to make.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr9jJMRXNIs

This Healthy Burger recipe has a sneaky serving of plants, but you'd NEVER guess just by tasting them. They are a great way to get double the amount of burgers you make, without doubling your grocery bill. Plus, there's extra fiber in each bite!

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Video Highlights:
► Intro 00:00
► Healthy burger ingredients 0:15
► Cooking the burgers 1:44
► Tips to freeze them 2:21
► Storing cooked burgers 2:46

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