Low Fat Turkey Burgers with Herb Sauce
Once you try these incredible “surprise in the center” turkey burgers, you’ll never reach for a greasy, fat-laden beef burger off the grill again! If you’ve tried turkey burgers in the past, chances are you have been disappointed by the dry, bland brick between your bun. These Low Fat Turkey Burgers with Herb Sauce will change your opinion for good. They are so juicy, moist and flavorful that you will have a hard time believing that something that tastes so delicious could possibly be good for you. Give them a try and see what you think….
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 grill, grill pan, or skillet
Ingredients
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
- ⅔ cup plus 2 additional fat free sour cream (divided)
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons fat-free feta cheese (or substitute your favorite - cheddar, mozzarella - just keep it a low-fat variety)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 tablespoon chives, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 4 large romaine lettuce leaves (or baby spinach, arugula, etc)
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
Instructions
- Combine the onion, parsley, and 2 tablespoons sour cream in a large bowl. Crumble the ground turkey into the bowl and mix well. Shape into 8 thin patties (about half the thickness of a normal burger).
- Place cheese in the center of 4 of the patties, then top with the remaining 4 and press all around the edges to seal the patties together (so that you end up with a total of 4 regular thickness patties).
- Coat a grill, grill pan, or skillet with non-stick spray and grill burgers, covered, over medium heat (you can also broil them 4-6 inches from the heat source) for 5 - 6 minutes on each side (or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees on a meat thermometer).
- While the burgers are cooking, combine the chives, basil, lemon juice, tarragon, salt, pepper, and remaining 2/3 cup sour cream and stir together well. Serve on the buns with the lettuce and other fixings of your choice.
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Notes
Herb Sauce Variation: Feel free to experiment with the herb sauce by adding your favorite herbs or spices. Fresh basil, cilantro, or a pinch of cayenne pepper can add a unique twist to the sauce, allowing you to tailor it to your personal taste preferences.