Heart-Healthy Big Tasty Burger
Satisfy your burger cravings guilt-free with the "Heart-Healthy Big Tasty Burger," a lighter yet flavorful twist on the classic comfort food! This recipe swaps traditional beef for lean ground turkey, paired with wholesome old-fashioned oats and fresh parsley for a nutritious base. Seasoned with garlic and onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and enhanced by a touch of Dijon mustard, these patties deliver robust taste with minimal fat. Sandwiched between toasted whole-grain buns, and topped with creamy avocado, juicy tomato slices, crisp lettuce, and low-sodium ketchup, this burger is perfect for anyone focusing on heart-friendly eating. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a quick and healthy option ideal for weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts. Whether you're looking for a low-fat burger recipe, a high-protein meal, or a healthy spin on comfort food, this turkey burger will be your new go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 0.5 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- cooking spray
- 4 whole grain buns
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 0.25 cup low-sodium ketchup
- 0.25 cup dijon mustard
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, oats, egg white, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped parsley. Mix thoroughly using your hands until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or a grill over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray.
Place the patties in the skillet or on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the patties are fully cooked.
While the patties are cooking, prepare the toppings. Slice the tomato and avocado, and wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly.
Toast the whole grain buns lightly if desired.
Once the patties are cooked, assemble the burgers: place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, then add a turkey patty, followed by slices of tomato and avocado. Add about 1 tablespoon of low-sodium ketchup and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard to each, then top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy big tasty burger!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2069 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.4 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 3182 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.1 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.5 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.5 g | ||
| Protein | 131.9 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 3135 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
