Lean and Green Turkey Burgers - Four ways!
These tasty Lean & Green turkey burgers are perfect for any summer BBQ. We couldn’t pick just one!
Which recipe are you choosing?
1) Greek
2) Italian
3) Jalapeño Popper
4) Buffalo Slaw
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| Optavia Lean and Green Turkey Burgers |
Turkey Burger - 4 Ways
1 Lean | 3 Green | 2½ Condiments
Yield: 4 servings
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Turkey Burgers:
1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1 egg
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp salt
Cooking spray
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, cut into eight bun-sized pieces (8 green)
Greek Version:
1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp chopped red onion
1 Tbsp lemon juice
½ Tbsp chopped fresh dill
½ Tbsp chopped fresh mint
1 clove garlic, minced
4 large tomato slices
½ medium-sized cucumber, sliced diagonally to yield 8 cucumber slices
2 oz. reduced-fat crumbled feta
Italian Version:
4 slices reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
½ cup no sugar added tomato sauce
1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained
¼ cup grated parmesan
Jalapeño Popper Version:
4 large tomato slices
¼ cup light cream cheese, softened
4 slices turkey bacon, cooked according to package directions
2 jalapeños, seeded and sliced
½ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar jack cheese
Buffalo Slaw Version:
2 cups broccoli slaw mix
1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup hot sauce
1 tsp dry ranch dressing mix
3-4 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the first six turkey burger ingredients. Shape into four burger patties.
- Grill method: Add burger patties to a lightly greased preheated grill rack, and grill covered until a meat thermometer reads 165 ℉, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. Stovetop method: Add burger patties to a lightly greased grill pan or griddle, and cook over medium high heat until a meat thermometer reads 165 ℉, about 4 to 6 minutes per side.
- For the Greek version: In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, onion, lemon juice, dill, mint, and garlic. Assemble burgers by topping a lettuce bun with one burger patty, one tomato slice, two cucumber slices, quarter-cup of yogurt sauce, half-ounce feta, and another lettuce bun.
- For the Italian version: Assemble burgers by topping a lettuce bun with one burger patty, one cheese slice, two tablespoons of tomato sauce, quarter-cup roasted red peppers, one tablespoon parmesan, and another lettuce bun.
- For the Jalapeño Popper version: Assemble burgers by topping a lettuce bun with one tomato slice, one burger patty, one tablespoon cream cheese, one turkey bacon slice, one-quarter of jalapeño slices, two tablespoons cheese, and another lettuce bun.
- For the Buffalo Slaw version: In a medium-sized bowl, combine broccoli slaw, yogurt, hot sauce, and ranch mix. Assemble burgers by topping a lettuce bun with one burger patty, one cheese slice, half-cup slaw mixture, and another lettuce bun.
