Yes, turkey burgers can be juicy and flavorful without mayonnaise! I love these for weeknight dinners and summer BBQs. They also make the best leftovers, which is what my lunches are most of the time!
Healthy Turkey Burgers
Course: Lunch, DinnerCuisine: American, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free
Servings
5
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
15
minutesTotal time
25
minutesIngredients
1 lb 1 93% ground turkey (not 99%)
1 1 egg
1/4 cup 1/4 breadcrumbs (can be plain or Italian seasoned)
1/2 cup 1/2 yellow onion, grated (not diced)
2-3 cloves 2-3 garlic, grated or minced
1/4 cup 1/4 parsley, finely chopped
2 tsp 2 dijon mustard
1 tsp 1 paprika
1 tsp 1 salt
1/2 tsp 1/2 black pepper
olive oil, for pan frying
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined and everything is evenly incorporated.
- Spray your hands with cooking oil. Form turkey burgers by dividing mixture into 5 evenly sized 1/2-inch thick patties. They will shrink once cooked. If you have time, you can chill them in the freezer ~20 min before cooking – this will make them easier to handle on the grill but is not necessary.
- Heat a large cast-iron grill skillet with 1-2 tbsp avocado oil over medium/high heat, and once hot, add burger patties.
- Working in batches to prevent over crowding, grill burgers for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink, juices run clear, and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached on an instant read thermometer.
- Serve with onion, tomato, buns, or over lettuce! Enjoy!
- Meal Prep Make Ahead Instructions
- Follow steps 1 and 2 above.
- Transfer formed turkey burger patties into an airtight container, separating with a piece of parchment or wax paper
- Refrigerate up to 3 days.
- When you’d like to make your turkey burgers, simply preheat the stove & get cookin’ – easy!
