Who doesn't love a great burger? However, when you're watching your waistline, they can be a big no-no. We're here to satisfy your burger craving without letting you sacrifice your healthy eating goals.
Try our healthy recipe for turkey burgers, and you'll get the burger you want without all the fat you don't want. Top your gourmet turkey burgers with some low fat cheese, lettuce, tomato, and your favorite condiments for a healthy burger that can't be beat.
Healthy Turkey Burger Recipe
Ingredients:
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1 1/4 pound + 4 ounces ground turkey
1 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
1 1/2 Tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup chicken broth
Directions:
1. Mix ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, onions, and mustard in large bowl. Shape into 4 patties, about 1/2-inch thick.
2. Melt margarine in large skillet over low heat. Add patties and cook, turning once to brown other side. Cook until golden brown outside and white inside, about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and place onto plate.
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3. Add chicken broth to skillet, and boil over high heat until slightly thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour sauce over patties.
4. Serve on buns.
Makes 4 Servings, 1 patty each
PER SERVING:
Calories 305
Total fat 18 grams
Saturated fat 5 grams
Cholesterol 149 milligrams
Sodium 636 milligrams
Health Benefits of Turkey
Turkey is definitely a healthier choice than pork or beef. Similarly to chicken, turkey is low in saturated fat and high in protein. This makes it ideal for anyone looking to shave off pounds or gain muscle. Turkey has historically been seen in the United States as a Thanksgiving food, but it's steadily gaining popularity as a healthy meat for any time of the year.
Turkey is loaded with nutrients. Some of the nutrients it contains the most of are niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12. Niacin is essential in cell communication and energy production, while vitamin B6 supports amino acid and neurotransmitter production. The latter is essential to the proper functioning of your nervous system. Finally, vitamin B12 is used in DNA and red blood cell production.
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Selenium is also found in high quantities in turkey. Selenium is used by both your thyroid and your immune system. In addition, studies have shown that selenium helps boost fertility. Zinc, phosphorous, and choline are a few other nutrients found in good amounts in turkey.
As you can see, turkey comes with a number of health benefits. Choosing to have these turkey burgers instead of beef burgers is ideal for anyone on a diet. They're still delicious, so you don't have to sacrifice taste for health. Eating foods you find tasty is essential to avoiding diet burnout. Diet burnout can easily lead to a failed diet, so it's important to fight it off when you can.
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