Turkey Vegetable Burgers

Submitted by Beanwean

"A lighter take on the good ol' American hamburger....dark meat turkey has more flavor and makes for a moister burger. The minced veggies liven things up."

 

• Ready In: 29mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 4 burgers
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey, dark meat
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• 1⁄4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup yellow bell pepper
• 1⁄2 cup onion
• 1 stalk celery
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Pulse onion, garlic, celery and bell pepper in food processor until finely minced.
2. Saute vegetable combo in olive oil on medium heat for 5-8 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, let cool.
4. In large bowl, add lightly beaten egg white, bread crumbs, sauteed vegetables and ground turkey, salt and pepper to taste.
5. Mix lightly by hand until all ingredients are incorporated.
6. Form turkey mixture into four burgers and chill for 15-30 minutes.
7. After burgers have chilled, grill for 5-7 minutes per side.
8. Serve on toasted onion or whole wheat hamburger buns with mayo, lettuce and tomato.