Easy Pan Fried Turkey Basil Burgers with Feta
Easy Pan Fried Turkey Basil Burgers with Feta: Mediterranean flavors make this a delight! Serve with pita bread, rice or lettuce wrap it!
Equipment
- Non stick pan
- sheet tray
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey 93/7
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1/2 cup fire roasted red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup basil fresh, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup corn flakes organic, crushed
- 1/4 cup feta crumbled
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2-1 teaspoon kosher salt as needed
- 1/2-1 teaspoon black pepper as needed
- 1 large lemon lemon zest of 1 lemon
- 8 slices american cheese optional
- 8 hawaiian buns warmed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, gently combine all the ingredients together. Form into 8 patties and place on a lined baking sheet. Add a dash of salt and pepper on the tops of each burgers.
- In a large non-stick pan on md/low heat, preheat the pan and add the olive oil.
- Add the patties and cook in 2 batches. Do not over crowd the pan. Sear for about 7-8 minutes each side. The internal temperature of the ground turkey burger should 165 degrees.
- Add the cheese slices to the top.
- Warm the buns by placing them in the oven until golden brown for about 3 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Some Tips:
Always have a meat thermometer on hand.
Cook ground turkey burgers to 165 degrees.
Lemon zest is optional. This burger is great without it.
These patties are great a high protein snack or use add them on top of a salad.
Warm the buns in the oven at 350 degrees for 3 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 806mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 606IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 267mgIron: 2mg
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