Turkey and Vegetable Burgers Recipe

Name: Turkey and Vegetable Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup finely diced onion; 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper; Salt to taste; 1 large garlic clove, green shoot removed, minced; ⅔ cup finely grated carrot (1 large carrot); 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey breast, preferably organic, from humanely raised turkeys; 1 tablespoon prepared barbecue sauce; 1 tablespoon ketchup; Freshly ground pepper to taste; Canola oil for the skillet; Whole grain hamburger buns; condiments of your choice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
Salt to taste
1 large garlic clove, green shoot removed, minced
⅔ cup finely grated carrot (1 large carrot)
1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey breast, preferably organic, from humanely raised turkeys
1 tablespoon prepared barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Canola oil for the skillet
Whole grain hamburger buns
condiments of your choice

1
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet and add the onion.
2
Cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes, and add the diced red pepper and a generous pinch of salt.
3
Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the garlic and the grated carrot and cook, stirring, for another minute or two, until the carrots have softened slightly and the mixture is fragrant.
5
Remove from the heat.
6
In a large bowl, mash the ground turkey with a fork.
7
Add about 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt if desired, and mix in the barbecue sauce, ketchup, and freshly ground pepper to taste.
8
Add the sauteed vegetables and mix together well.
9
Shape into 6 patties, about 3/4-inch thick.
10
Chill for 1 hour if possible to facilitate handling.
11
Heat a nonstick griddle or a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat and brush with a small amount of canola oil, or prepare a medium-hot grill.
12
When you can feel the heat when you hold your hand above it, cook the patties for 4 minutes on each side.
13
Serve on whole grain buns, with the condiments of your choice.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup finely diced onion, 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, Salt to taste, and more.

Yes, Turkey and Vegetable 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.

Turkey and Vegetable Burgers

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