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Blueberry-Turkey Burgers

By MsSally on July 31, 2007

Photo by MarraMamba

6 Reviews

Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 5-6

Photo by MarraMamba

About This Recipe

"This is an interesting recipe that I'd like to try someday. Saving here for safekeeping. If someone else trys it first please let me know how it turns out."

Ingredients

2 slices whole wheat bread
1/3 cup blueberries ( fresh or frozen and thawed)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup egg substitute
fresh ground pepper
20 ounces ground turkey ( 99% lean)

Directions

Place bread in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs.
Transfer to a large bowl. (No need to wash the workbowl.).
Add blueberries, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire, garlic, salt and pepper to the food processor; process until pureed. Scrape into the bowl with the breadcrumbs. Add ground turkey and egg and mix well with a potato masher or hands.
Divide the mixture into 5 or 6 equal portions; form into 1/2-inch-thick patties, about 4 inches in diameter.
Meanwhile, preheat broiler or heat an indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high. If using the broiler, coat a broiler pan with cooking spray. If using a grill, oil the grill rack by rubbing it with an oil-soaked paper towel.
Cook patties until browned and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 160°F
Serve immediately, with or without rolls and toppings.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 (128 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Amount Per Serving: %
Calories 216.4
Calories from Fat 93: 43%

Amount Per Serving: %
Total Fat 10.3g: 15%
Saturated Fat 2.7g: 13%
Cholesterol 89.7mg: 29%
Sugars 1.8 g
Sodium 337.9mg: 14%
Total Carbohydrate 7.4g: 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g: 4%
Sugars 1.8 g: 7%
Protein 22.6g: 45%

Reviews

"This is an excellent recipe! I originally found it on MSN's delicious website, but made with lean ground beef instead. While I usually prefer turkey meat, in this case I liked the recipe better with the lean ground beef."

By Peachie Keene on July 17, 2009 | 908773
"Freak'in fabulous. I couldn't wait to tell all the snickering nay-sayers in my office how good they turned out. I made about a half recipe size to try them but absolutely loved them. At least for me they are a keeper."

By Beelz's Cook on February 20, 2009 | 813576
"Totally scrumptious! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, MsSally, a recipe destined for - or certainly deserving of - super-stardom! We enjoyed these in crispy ciabatta rolls with baby spinach leaves, tomato and basil. I'd never have thought of adding blueberries to burgers but the blend of flavours was fantastic! Except for using an egg rather than egg substitute, which I've never used, I made these exactly to the recipe - and I'll certainly be making these again. Made for Everyday is a Holiday."

By bluemoon downunder on January 03, 2009 | 779516
"An unusual combination of flavors which work beautifully together. The sweetness of the fruit is perfectly balanced with the acidity of the balsamic and other savory additions. Were it not for the distinctive color of the fruit, most diners would be left wondering "what is that?" I've now enjoyed these twice - for dinner and lunch. At dinner, served it simply on a bed of lettuce along with corn on the cob and Recipe #292760. The burger stands well on its own without the addition of condiments. At lunch, more corn (such a perfect complement to blueberries) on a bun with some mozzarella cheese. Both options were delicious. Thanks MsSally. Made for the Safari Supper Club's Spring Spectacular."

By justcallmetoni on May 03, 2008 | 628555
"OK, MsSally, I'm telling you ~ You ought to try these unusual, great tasting turkey patties! They're great! I followed your recipe STRICTLY, but I did make it into only 4 patties, & that was just right, ('cause there were just 4 of us)! I made these with frozen berries & now want to make again with the fresh ones! Thanks for the recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed in March Beverage Tag cooking game]"

By Sydney Mike on March 25, 2008 | 603779
"this was very good. It actually wasn't as strange as i was worried about, and the flavors went together really well. Not to much blueberry to overwhelm, and the other spices balance it out. Thoroughly enjoyed my dinner. It also was very moist thanks to the berries."

By MarraMamba on September 03, 2007 | 473392