Ground turkey is the standard lean alternative to ground beef—and a good one—but burgers made from it can be dry and bland. These turkey burgers are particularly moist and flavorful because mushrooms are used to extend the ground meat.
| 2 | slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces |
| 8 | ounces white mushrooms, wiped clean |
| 3 | teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided |
| 1 | medium onion, finely chopped |
| 2 | cloves garlic, minced |
| ½ | cup Scallion-Lemon Mayonnaise, (recipe follows), optional |
| 1 | pound lean ground turkey breast, |
| 1 | large egg, lightly beaten |
| 3 | tablespoons chopped fresh dill |
| 1½ | tablespoons coarse-grained mustard |
| ½ | teaspoon salt |
| ¼ | teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
| 6 | whole-wheat buns, (optional) |
| Scallion-Lemon mayonaise | |
| ¼ | cup nonfat sour cream |
| 2 | tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise |
| 1½ | tablespoons chopped scallions |
| ½ | teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest |
| 1 | teaspoon lemon juice, juice |
| Pinch of salt, or to taste | |
| Freshly ground pepper, to taste | |
| Lettuce leaves & tomato slices, for garnish |
1.Place bread in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl. Pulse mushrooms in the food processor until finely chopped.
2.Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and the mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add to the breadcrumbs and let cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes.
3.Meanwhile, prepare Scallion-Lemon Mayonnaise, if using.
4.Preheat grill to medium-high.
5.Add ground turkey, egg, dill, mustard, salt and pepper to the mushroom mixture; mix well with a potato masher. With dampened hands, form the mixture into six ½-inch-thick patties, using about ½ cup for each.
6.Oil the grill rack. Brush the patties with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Grill until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 165°F.) Meanwhile, split buns and toast on the grill for 30 to 60 seconds, if using. Serve burgers on buns, garnished with lettuce, tomato and Scallion-Lemon Mayonnaise, if desired.
Tips & Notes
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 5. Wrap individually and refrigerate for up to 8 hours or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.
Ingredient Note: Lean ground turkey breast has 110 calories and 1 gram fat per 3-ounce serving, compared to 193 calories and 11 grams fat in regular ground turkey (which may include leg meat and skin).
Per serving (without buns or garnishes): 193 calories; 10 g fat ( 2 g sat , 5 g mono ); 95 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 17 g protein; 2 g fiber; 418 mg sodium; 383 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: 383 mg potassium (19% dv).
Carbohydrate Servings: ½
Exchanges: ½ vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat, ½ fat
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