Turkey-Mushroom Burgers
Ground turkey is the standard lean alternative to ground beef--and a good one--but burgers made from it can be dry and bland. These turkey burgers are particularly moist and flavorful because mushrooms are used to extend the ground meat.
Nutrition note: Lean ground turkey breast has 110 calories and 1 gram fat per 3-ounce serving, compared to 193 calories and 11 grams fat in regular ground turkey (which may include leg meat and skin).
Prep time: 45 minutes
Start to finish: 1 hour
To make ahead: Prepare patties through Step 5. Wrap individually and refrigerate for up to 8 hours or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.
Ingredients
2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces
8 ounces white mushrooms, cleaned
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup Scallion-Lemon Mayonnaise (see recipe), optional
1 pound lean ground turkey breast
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
11/2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
6 whole-wheat buns
Lettuce leaves & tomato slices for garnish
To make:
1. Place bread in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl. Pulse mushrooms in food processor until finely chopped.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add to breadcrumbs and let cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, prepare Scallion-Lemon Mayonnaise, if using.
4. Heat grill to medium-high.
5. Add turkey, egg, dill, mustard, salt and pepper to the mushroom mixture; mix well with a potato masher. With dampened hands, form mixture into six 1/2-inch-thick patties, using 1/2 cup for each.
6. Brush patties with remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Grill until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 165°F.) Meanwhile, split buns and toast on the grill for 30 to 60 seconds. Serve burgers on buns, garnished with lettuce, tomato and Scallion-Lemon Mayonnaise, if desired.
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