Delicious Turkey Burger Recipes

Part of Operation Fierce Bod (OFB) is about fueling your body with nutritious and delicious food. There's nothing worse than eating something that tastes terrible or boring. Your taste buds deserve better than that! Eating healthy is not about feeling tortured or deprived...it's about enjoying flavorful combinations in a well-balanced diet. I've been playing around in the kitchen, once again, and this week I put together two new turkey burger recipes: Meatloaf Turkey Burgers and Sun-dried Tomato, Basil, & Feta Turkey Burgers. I have more to share in the future, but I only have photos for these two so far (everything looks better with photos!). These two are loaded with flavor, packed with protein, lean fat, & omega-3. Eating healthy never tasted so good!

Meatloaf Turkey Burgers

(makes 8 patties)

1 lb. 99% fat-free ground turkey breast

1/2 small onion, diced

1 - 1 1/2 stalks of celery, diced

1/3 green pepper, diced

2 mushrooms, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

5 Tablespoon ground flaxseed

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Nutrition facts per patty: 98.5 calories, 2.7g fat, 3.9g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 14.6g protein 

Sun-dried Tomato, Basil, & Feta Turkey Burgers

(makes 8 patties)

1 lb. 99% fat-free ground turkey breast

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced

1/2 cup crumbled feta

1/4 cup onion, diced

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 cup ground flaxseed

1 teaspoon dry basil 

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

dash of garlic powder

Nutrition facts per patty: 138 calories, 3.4g fat, 8g carbohydrates, 2.3g fiber, 17.3g protein

For both recipes, dice and chop all of the necessary ingredients. Then combine all ingredients from the recipe in a bowl, and mix until well blended. To make each patty, I mold the mixture into a rectangular shape. You can either use your bare hands (preferably washed) or a piece of saran wrap. I then cut the log into 8 equal pieces and form each piece into a round patty by hand. To cook, fire up your grill to 350-400 degrees F. It will take approximately 3-5 minutes on each side. Each grill varies, so keep a close eye on it to ensure you don't overcook or scorch the burgers. 

I like to keep these on hand for a quick lunch or snack option. I flash freeze the patties, then separate each layer with freezer paper, and place in a freezer-safe container. Pop the frozen patties in the microwave for 60-90 seconds and voila....you have a quick, delicious & healthy option for lunch, dinner, or a snack. I like to eat them with lots of alfalfa sprouts & a few tomato slices. They can be served on a bun of your choosing (I prefer sandwich thins), in a lettuce wrap, or chopped into pieces on a salad. These are sooo good...you have to try them...your taste buds will thank you...I PROMISE!!

Side note: other types of ground turkey may be used, but the calorie & fat content will increase. Also I prefer to use fresh basil, but was out, so that is also another substitution that can be made.