Turkey Club Burger

This burger is a high-protein, lean alternative to traditional beef burgers, packed with fiber from whole-wheat buns and nutrient-rich greens.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 12 oz 99% fat-free ground turkey · 645 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 cup scallions, rinsed and sliced · 14 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 large egg · 64 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp olive oil · 113 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tbsp light mayonnaise · 28 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard · 8 kcal in the whole recipe
• 4 oz spinach or arugula, rinsed and dried · 14 kcal in the whole recipe
• 4 oz portobello mushrooms, rinsed and sliced · 20 kcal in the whole recipe
• 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns · 290 kcal in the whole recipe

Method

1. Preheat your oven's broiler on high (with the rack about 3 inches from the heat source) or heat an outdoor grill to medium-high.

   

2. In a bowl, combine the ground turkey, sliced scallions, black pepper, and egg, mixing well. Form into 4 patties (about 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick) and coat them lightly with olive oil.

   

3. Broil or grill the patties for 7 to 9 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. If using portobello mushrooms, grill them alongside the burgers.

   

4. In a small bowl, stir together the light mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to make the spread.

   

5. Assemble the burgers by spreading the mustard-mayo mixture on the whole-wheat buns, then layering with spinach or arugula, grilled mushrooms, and the turkey patty.

   

Adapted from an NIH / NHLBI heart-healthy recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.