Healthy Italian Turkey Burgers
We've all grown up with the traditional beefy, cheese-plastered hamburgers that you see at barbecues and restaurants all over the U.S. So tasty, yet so ruthlessly unhealthy! That's why I decided to turn this American pastime on its head and churn out something that matches the taste, and outmatches the nutrition. The fresh, juicy zucchini and mouthwatering spices are mixed right into the lean turkey, and with the all-natural Ezekiel bread and freshly sliced tomato, you'll get a splash of Italian zest for a truly refreshing, filling, and fit-friendly burger.
We've all grown up with the traditional beefy, cheese-plastered hamburgers that you see at barbecues and restaurants all over the U.S. So tasty, yet so ruthlessly unhealthy! That's why I decided to turn this American pastime on its head and churn out something that matches the taste, and outmatches the nutrition. The fresh, juicy zucchini and mouthwatering spices are mixed right into the lean turkey, and with the all-natural Ezekiel bread and freshly sliced tomato, you'll get a splash of Italian zest for a truly refreshing, filling, and fit-friendly burger.
- Carbohydrate 0.296067986111111 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.0119303472222222 g
- Fiber 0.0981090265578694 g
- Protein 0.065135 g
- Saturated Fat 0.00206865972222222 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (0g)
- Sodium 0.125847222222222 mg
- Sugar 0.197958959553242 g
- Trans Fat 0.00261376388888889 g
- Calories 1 calories
Step-by-step
- Set broiler on high, arranging rack so that burgers will be about 2 inches from the heat.
- In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, pepper and then turkey.
- Mix well and scoop out 4-to-5 oz portions. Mixture will be really moist so for easier clean up, use a foil-lined baking sheet, prepped with non-stick spray.
- Place burgers in oven and broil for 7 minutes. Carefully flip each burger and continue to broil for another 7 minutes on the other side. Serve warm.
Managing portion sizes ensures even cooking times across all twelve servings, requiring portions measured uniformly to four to five ounces each. When flipping the patties at the exact seven-minute mark, use a thin metal spatula to release the caramelized crust cleanly from the foil without tearing the delicate meat structure. Dietary adjustments remain straightforward when modifying this base formula for specific nutritional needs, as the foundational blend of dried basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper contains no dairy, gluten, nuts, or red meat by default.
