Tasty Tuesday

When the temps rise outside, I like to use the grill as much as possible!  Here is a great turkey burger recipe your whole family will love!

Turkey Burgers
 Makes 2 burgers

Ingredients

- 1/2 Pound 99% Extra Lean Turkey Breast
- 2 whole wheat burger buns
- 1/4 cup of oats
- 1/2 cup of skim milk (or almond milk)
- 1/4 medium red onion finely minced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 1- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (adjust for taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons of egg whites or egg substitute
- Additional toppings: lettuce, tomato, low fat cheese, ketchup, mustard

Directions

1. Soak the oats in milk for 5 - 10 minutes
2. Strain milk from oats
3. Combine the oats, turkey, onion, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, ketchup, parmesan cheese, lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder and egg whites in a large bowl and mix well.
4. Form two patties
5. Heat a non stick pan on medium heat and cook the patties (or use the grill!!). Make sure you use a non stick pan with a lid and place the lid on the pan while cooking. This will make sure the patties cook evenly and retain their moisture.
6. Turn patties and cook other side
7. Brown whole wheat buns and serve with optional toppings

 

One of the most important ingredients here is the lemon zest. Make sure you include this as in my opinion it's what makes the burgers. I've made them before without the zest and they simply don't taste as good.