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easy pan fried turkey basil burgers with feta

Easy Pan Fried Turkey Basil Burgers

Kristina Cadelina
Easy Pan Fried Turkey Basil Burgers: Mediterranean flavors make this a delight! Serve with pita bread, rice or lettuce wrap it!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 8
Calories 298 kcal

Equipment

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
Keyword Pan Fried Burgers, Turkey Basil Burgers
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