Description
A delicious and nutritious twist on the classic burger, packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Whole grain burger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, and avocado for toppings
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, cooked quinoa, chopped onions, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into patties, about 4-6 depending on size preference.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and golden brown.
- Toast the whole grain buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- Assemble the burgers by placing the cooked patties on the buns and topping with lettuce, tomato, and avocado.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- These patties freeze well, so make extra for a quick meal later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
Keywords: healthy burger, lean turkey burger, quinoa burger, nutritious burger, grilled burger, light meal