Make You Hot Jalapeno Burger Recipe

Name: Make You Hot Jalapeno Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon egg substitute; 1 tablespoon plain bread crumbs (whole wheat are great if you can find them); 4 ounces 99% lean ground turkey; Salt and pepper, to taste; Olive oil spray (from a spray bottle, not a store-bought, prefilled one that contains propellant; I used a Misto); 3/4 ounce very thinly sliced 75% light Cheddar cheese; 1 (about 3 1/2-inch-diameter) whole-wheat or whole-grain hamburger bun; 1 leaf green lettuce; 1 thin, large tomato slice, or a few small slices; 6 to 12 thin slices jalapeno chile; 1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise (no more than 2 g fat per tablespoon; I used Best Foods/Hellmanns)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon egg substitute
1 tablespoon plain bread crumbs (whole wheat are great if you can find them)
4 ounces 99% lean ground turkey
Salt and pepper, to taste
Olive oil spray (from a spray bottle, not a store-bought, prefilled one that contains propellant; I used a Misto)
3/4 ounce very thinly sliced 75% light Cheddar cheese
1 (about 3 1/2-inch-diameter) whole-wheat or whole-grain hamburger bun
1 leaf green lettuce
1 thin, large tomato slice, or a few small slices
6 to 12 thin slices jalapeno chile
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise (no more than 2 g fat per tablespoon; I used Best Foods/Hellmanns)

1
Preheat a grill to high heat.
2
In a small bowl, mix the egg substitute and bread crumbs.
3
Mix in the turkey until the ingredients are well combined.
4
Shape the turkey into a patty about 1/2 inch in diameter larger than the bun.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Lightly spray both sides of the patty with olive oil spray.
7
Grill it until no longer pink inside, about 2 minutes per side.
8
During the last minute of cooking, add the cheese to the patty.
9
Also, if desired, toast the bun by placing it, insides face down, on a top grill rack or away from an open flame until just toasted, about 30 seconds.
10
Place the bun bottom on a serving plate.
11
Add the lettuce, tomato, then jalapeno slices, followed by the patty.
12
Spread the inside of the bun top evenly with the mayonnaise.
13
Place the bun top on the burger and serve immediately.
14
Calories: 333
15
Protein: 41g
16
Carbohydrates: 30g
17
Fat: 7g
18
Saturated Fat: 2g
19
Cholesterol: 53mg
20
Fiber: 4g
21
Sodium: 635mg

149

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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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: 1 tablespoon egg substitute, 1 tablespoon plain bread crumbs (whole wheat are great if you can find them), 4 ounces 99% lean ground turkey, Salt and pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Make You Hot Jalapeno Burger 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Make You Hot Jalapeno Burger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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