Simple and Flavorful Turkey Burgers

Submitted by SaddleUp87

"This is a very easy recipe for making delicious and juicy turkey burgers. I usually just eyeball it when I make them, so don't worry too much about exact measurements."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey breast
• 1 egg
• 2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (I use kraft reduced fat)
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 small onion, diced
• salt and pepper
• red pepper flakes (optional)
• mozzarella cheese, slices (optional)

directions

1. saute onion until tender, set aside.
2. in a small mixing bowl, combine turkey and egg by hand.
3. add in the rest of the ingredients (including the sauteed onions) and mix well.
4. shape into 4 evenly sized burgers.
5. grill, turning once until cooked through (about 12-15 mins)
6. top with mozarella slices one minute before removal from grill.
7. *these taste best on whole wheat buns, especially if you toast them with a little olive oil on each half -- mmm.