Cranberry Turkey Burgers Recipe

Name: Cranberry Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons couscous (whole-wheat if available); ½ cup boiling water; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh sage; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ¼ cup dried cranberries; 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons couscous (whole-wheat if available)
½ cup boiling water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh sage
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
¼ cup dried cranberries
1 lb 93% lean ground turkey

1
Place couscous in a large bowl.
2
Pour in boiling water, stir and set aside until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
5
Add celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
6
Add thyme, sage, salt and pepper; cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds more.
7
Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the couscous, add cranberries and stir to combine.
8
Let cool for 5 minutes.
9
Add turkey and stir until combined; do not overmix.
10
Form the mixture into 6 patties.
11
Coat a large nonstick skillet, preferably cast-iron, with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
12
Add the patties, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 4 minutes.
13
Turn gently to avoid breakage, and cook on the other side for 2 minutes.
14
Cover and continue to cook until lightly browned but still juicy (the juices should run clear, not pink), about 4 minutes more.
15
(An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should read 165 F.).

538

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons couscous (whole-wheat if available), ½ cup boiling water, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Turkey Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cranberry Turkey Burgers

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