Juicy Turkey Burgers

Name: Juicy Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 medium apple, peeled and finely shredded; 1/2 cup cooked brown rice; 2 tablespoons grated onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound lean ground turkey; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split; 6 lettuce leaves; 6 tomato slices

My husband enjoys these grilled turkey burgers with their herb flavor and garden-fresh garnish. They make an ideal summer sandwich or in-hand meal for when we're on the run. —Trina Hopsecger, Elkhart, Indiana

Ingredients

1 medium apple, peeled and finely shredded
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons grated onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
6 lettuce leaves
6 tomato slices

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six 1/2-in.-thick patties.
Lightly grease grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat.
Grill burgers, covered, over indirect medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 265 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 663mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.

Originally published as Juicy Turkey Burgers in Light & Tasty June/July 2001

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MichaelVyskocil

Jun 29, 2013

These were a great take on the traditional beef burgers. If you'd like to really spice these up, you could add some Jamaican jerk seasoning or, for a Maryland touch, some Chesapeake Bay seasoning to the ground turkey mixture.
chin-chilla

Aug 2, 2012

Really enjoyed the flavor of these burgers. I didn't think the family would care for the apple but they loved it!
Summy

Jul 30, 2012

I am going to make this recipe. It sounds delicious. I think, after reading the reviews, I will mix everything up, and let it sit in the refrigerator for an hour or two. I think letting it sit will draw out more flavor from the seasonings.
mother of 3

Jun 4, 2012

My hubby said, "This is actually good!" after claiming he didn't like turkey burgers upon seeing them in the pan. I substituted onion & garlic powder, omitted the apple, brown rice, thyme, buns, lettuce & tomato, but increased the sage. I crushed whole allspice, sprinkling it in the bowl. I cooked them in a frying pan on the stove.
LibbiPeach

Jun 17, 2011

I was a little leary of cooking it over indirect heat but they came out fine. My husband however vetoed it so probably won't be making it again. He didn't like the flavor. I liked them ok.
bereitbach

Jun 10, 2011

This burger was very good, although I personally thought it needed a little more flavor. I will try adding some additional seasonings next time I make it.
jamesimpala3

Apr 14, 2011

Very delicious!!
PatriciaGood

Jul 29, 2009

I fix turkey burgers all the time for family and guests. They taste extra good with dry onion soup mix -mixed in with the turkey-- yummy --Patricia