Turkey-Mushroom Burgers with Scallion-Lemon Mayonnaise

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In this healthy turkey burger recipe, lean ground turkey stands in for ground beef, and mushrooms are added to produce a thick and uncommonly juicy, flavorful turkey burger. An easy, lightened mayo sauce provides the perfect accent.

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Cook Time:
55 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces

  • 8 ounces white mushrooms

  • 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey breast (see Tips)

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

  • 1 ½ tablespoons whole-grain mustard

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 6 whole-wheat buns

  • 6 lettuce leaves

  • 6 tomato slices

  • ¼ cup nonfat sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise

  • 1 ½ tablespoons chopped scallions

  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • Pinch of salt, or to taste

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. To prepare burgers: 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 breadcrumbs and let cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, prepare mayonnaise: Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, lemon zest, lemon juice, pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl; whisk until blended.

  4. Preheat grill to medium-high.

  5. Add ground turkey, egg, dill, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the mushroom mixture; mix well with a potato masher. With dampened hands, form the mixture into 6 patties, 1/2 inch thick, using about 1/8 cup for each.

  6. Oil the grill rack (see Tips). 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 degrees F.) Meanwhile, split buns and toast on the grill for 30 to 60 seconds. Serve burgers on buns with the mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare patties 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. Cover and refrigerate mayonnaise (Step 3) for up to 2 days.

Check labels carefully and select ground turkey breast. Regular ground turkey, which is a mixture of dark and white meat, has a higher fat content (similar to that of lean ground beef).

Oiling a grill rack before you grill foods helps ensure that the food won't stick. Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to coat the food with cooking spray.

Storage smarts: For long-term freezer storage, wrap your food in a layer of plastic wrap followed by a layer of foil. The plastic will help prevent freezer burn while the foil will help keep off-odors from seeping into the food.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

322 Calories
12g Fat
33g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 322
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 7g
Added Sugars 1g 2%
Protein 23g 45%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Vitamin A 811IU 16%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Folate 45mcg 11%
Sodium 661mg 29%
Calcium 93mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 55mg 13%
Potassium 564mg 12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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