Turkey Mushroom Burgers
Servings
2Serving size
1 burger with bun, lettuce, and tomatoThis recipe can easily be multiplied and cooked hamburgers are good leftovers.
Serve with Low Sodium Thick Cut Yam Fries or Thick Cut Yam Fries
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Serve with or Cajun Yam Fries or Curried Sweet Potato Fries or French Fries or Low Sodium Thick Cut Yam Fries or Thick Cut Yam Fries
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Serve with Parsnip French Fries
Ingredients
| 8 ounces Crimini mushrooms |
| 1 tsp. Olive oil |
| 1 tsp. Garlic powder |
| 6 ounces Turkey, ground, 93% lean, 7% fat, raw |
| 1 Tbsp. No salt added tomato paste |
| 2 tsp.. Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (grated) |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1 large Egg(s) |
| 2 roll Whole wheat hamburger buns (or gluten-free hamburger buns) |
| 4 leaf, medium Iceberg lettuce |
| 1 small whole (2-2/5 inch dia) Tomatoes (sliced) |
Instructions
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the mushrooms and sauté until the mushrooms are soft and most of the liquid has evaporated.
Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside to cool.
Once the mushrooms have cooled, add the garlic powder, ground turkey, tomato paste, Worcestershire, parmesan, and pepper.
Mix until evenly blended.
Whisk the egg and add it to the turkey and mushroom mixture.
Mix until evenly blended.
Shape into two patties, making the patties slightly wider than the bun you will be using.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
Cook the burgers over medium high to high heat for about 5 to 8 minutes, or until browned and crispy.
Flip the burgers carefully and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes.
Assemble each burger on a whole wheat or gluten-free bun with lettuce and tomato.
Serve this recipe with one of these Breakfast side dishes.
Low Sodium Thick Cut Yam Fries
Place a large skillet in the oven and set the preheat to 325°F. Scrub the yams well and then cut into wedges. It’s easiest to cut them in half lengthwise and then quarters and then eighths. When the oven is hot spray the pan lightly with oil. Add the yam…
Thick Cut Yam Fries
Scrub the yams well and then cut into wedges. It’s easiest to cut them in half lengthwise and then quarters and then eighths. Place the cut yams in the ice water for 20 minutes Place a large skillet in the oven and set the preheat to 325°F. When the oven…
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Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Cajun Yam Fries
Place a large skillet in the oven and set the preheat to 325°F. Scrub the yams well and then cut into wedges. It’s easiest to cut them in half lengthwise and then quarters and then eighths. When the oven is hot spray the pan lightly with oil. Add the yam…
Curried Sweet Potato Fries
Place the sweet potato wedges in the ice water and soak them for 1 hour. Place a large skillet or sheet pan in the oven and preheat the oven to 400F. Remove the sweet potatoes from the ice water and pat them dry just before cooking. When the oven is…
French Fries
Place the water in a large sauce pan over high heat. While the water is coming to a boil, peel and cut the potatoes into 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch strips. When the water begins to boil reduce the heat to a simmer and add the baking powder while stirring…
Low Sodium Thick Cut Yam Fries
Place a large skillet in the oven and set the preheat to 325°F. Scrub the yams well and then cut into wedges. It’s easiest to cut them in half lengthwise and then quarters and then eighths. When the oven is hot spray the pan lightly with oil. Add the yam…
Thick Cut Yam Fries
Scrub the yams well and then cut into wedges. It’s easiest to cut them in half lengthwise and then quarters and then eighths. Place the cut yams in the ice water for 20 minutes Place a large skillet in the oven and set the preheat to 325°F. When the oven…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Parsnip French Fries
Peel the parsnips and cut lengthwise into the shape of thick French fries. Place them in a mixing bowl with cold water and ice cubes. Soak for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. After soaking the parsnips, drain them and then pat dry with a paper towel. Place the parsnips…
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
These are absolutely delicious turkey burgers. The combination of mushrooms, tomato paste, parmesan and Worcestershire is super rich and full of umami flavor.