blueberry turkey burgers

Recipe by
Eileen Hineline
Coolidge, AZ

Who would of ever thought to use blueberries in a burger recipe! Get ready to grill!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For blueberry turkey burgers

  • 1/4th cup of fat free mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsps of fresh chopped basil
  • 1 tsp of lemon zest
  • 1 pkg(6 oz or 1-1/4th cups)blueberries, divided
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice
  • 1 -1/2 teaspoons of dijon mustard
  • 1 pound of ground turkey(7 percent fat)
  • 3 tbsps of bread crumbs(plain)
  • 1/4th tsp salt
  • 1/8th tsp ground black pepper
  • 4 light multi grain english muffins(100 calories)
  • 4 tomato slices
  • 4 lettuce leaves

How To Make blueberry turkey burgers

  • 1
    Combine mayonnaise, basil, lemon zest, and half of the blueberries in a small bowl; mix well and reserve.
  • 2
    Combine remaining blueberries, garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a bowl and mash well with a fork. Add ground turkey, bread crumbs, salt and pepper, mix until well combined.
  • 3
    Divide into 4 portions and form into 3 1/2 inch diameter patties.
  • 4
    Coat a grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium high heat. Add patties and grill 5 to 6 minutes each side or until a thermometer inserted in the center registers 175 degrees.
  • 5
    To serve, place 1 tomato slice, 1 lettuce leaf and 1 turkey burger on bottom half of each English muffin(toasted)
  • 6
    Spread cut side of muffin tops with basil mayonnaise and place on burgers, serve right away.

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