Cajun Turkey Burger

For burger lovers: just one more delicious recipe to add to your collection.

Cajun Turkey Burger

Makes: 6

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 celery stalk, diced

1/2 onion, diced

1 bell pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2  lb ground turkey breast

1/4 cup mayo

1/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt

1/4 cup old fashioned oats

couple heavy dashes Worchestershire

couple dashes Tabasco Chipotle hot sauce

1/2 teaspoon blackening seasoning, divided

Directions:

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, peppers, and garlic. Saute until soft (about 5 minutes).

In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey with sauteed veggies. Add the mayo, greek yogurt, oats (blended into a flour or left whole), Worchestershire and hot sauce. Mix well to combine everything.

Preheat the grill or a grill pan.

Using an ice cream scoop, portion each burger in between two pieces of parchment paper to form the burger patty. Set aside and repeat with the remaining meat mixture until 6 patties are formed. Sprinkle each patty on both sides with blackening seasoning.

Cook each patty on the preheat grill and cook on each side for about 5-7 minutes.

Toppings & sides:

I prefer to top my burger with diced or mashed avocado. But a thin slice of cheese may suit others. I also go bunless and serve over a bed of greens. If you prefer some bread, I really like Dave’s Killer Bread – Thin sliced or any brand of 100% whole grain or whole wheat sandwich thins, rounds or flats. Thomas 100% whole wheat English muffins or Nature’s Own 100% whole wheat buns would also be good, wholesome, fiber-rich options.

We often also toss some sliced onions & mushrooms in a touch of oil and grilled them along with the burgers as another topping. And when I say we, I mean my hubby. He’s the grill master.

For sides, if you choose bread for your burger, you might double up on non-starchy veggies (like my roasted brussel sprouts pictured). But if you skip the bread like I often do, then some baked sweet potato would be a nutrient-rich yet traditional side option but it’s not a much. Having a double portion of veggies rather than a serving of starch or carb is completely optional. You’ll get the nutrients, energy, and satisfaction you need and want from the protein, fiber, and plant-based fat from avocado.

Enjoy!

Becca