Ground turkey is the standard lean alternative to ground beef--and a good one--but burgers made from it can be dry and bland. These turkey burgers are particularly moist and flavorful because mushrooms are used to extend the ground meat.

Makes 6 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 45 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour

EASE OF PREPARATION: Moderate

2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces
8 ounces white mushrooms, wiped clean
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup Scallion-Lemon Mayonnaise (recipe follows), optional
1 pound lean ground turkey breast (see Ingredient note)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 1/2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
6 whole-wheat buns (optional)
Lettuce leaves & tomato slices for garnish

1. Place bread in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl. Pulse mushrooms in the food processor until finely chopped.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and the mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add to the breadcrumbs and let cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, prepare Scallion-Lemon Mayonnaise, if using.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high.
5. Add ground turkey, egg, dill, mustard, salt and pepper to the mushroom mixture; mix well with a potato masher. With dampened hands, form the mixture into six 1/2-inch-thick patties, using about 1/2 cup for each.
6. Oil the grill rack. Brush the patties with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Grill until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 165°F.) Meanwhile, split buns and toast on the grill for 30 to 60 seconds, if using. Serve burgers on buns, garnished with lettuce, tomato and Scallion-Lemon Mayonnaise, if desired.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving (without buns or garnishes): 193 calories; 10 g fat (2 g sat, 5 g mono); 95 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrate; 18 g protein; 2 g fiber; 418 mg sodium; 385 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium (19% daily value).

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

TIP: Ingredient Note: Lean ground turkey breast has 110 calories and 1 gram fat per 3-ounce serving, compared to 193 calories and 11 grams fat in regular ground turkey (which may include leg meat and skin).

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 5. Wrap individually and refrigerate for up to 8 hours or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.

RELATED RECIPES: Scallion-Lemon Mayonnaise

This was very good. Even my healthy-food-hating boyfriend thought it was great! Easy to make, too. Definitely a keeper! I made the burger only, not the mayo.

Valerie, Sugar Land, TX

Was in a hurry and forgot to saute the mushrooms... Made these in a fry pan as no grill was available. I was thinking this would make a tasty meatloaf.

Rachele , Brooklyn, NY

Very tasty easy to make. I have two in the freezer to have again later.

Anonymous, FL

My husband is not the type to eat ground turkey, but these were so moist and full of flavor he ate two! I served with grilled sweet potato slabs.

Dee, Live Oak, CA

I used a quarter cup bread crumbs instead of the torn bread slices. I left off the mayonnaise but added a small piece of havarti dill cheese a minute before it was done cooking.

Hungryhippo, Portland, OR

It tasted ok... but the amount of time and work that went into it was not worth the mediocre outcome.

Kat, Anacortes, WA

These were so amazingly moist and so yummy. I was able to take 1 lb of turkey meat and make 7 good size burgers. This is now my go-to recipe for turkey burgers.

S. Sheridan, Nashville, TN