low fat turkey burger stuffed with cream cheese
Another day in the kitchen, and another Winter storm is on the way. Today’s fare is a low-fat turkey burger stuffed with cream cheese and a slice of tomato, served on a bed of fresh bib lettuce, and topped off with a dollop of lime/adobo mayo. I had one pound of ground turkey in my test kitchen fridge, so I had four chances to get it right. I got what I think is a good moist burger on the forth try. So, you ready… Let’s go into the kitchen.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
1 serving(s)
Ingredients
- THE BURGER
- 4 ounces lean ground turkey, freshly ground
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika, hot or mild, your choice
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin, divided
- 1 tablespoon scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons white button mushrooms, finely chopped
- THE FILLING
- 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 slice fresh tomato
- THE DRESSING
- 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise, or veggie-naise
- 1/2 teaspoon limejuice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon adobo sauce, or to taste
- 1 pinch kosher salt, or to taste
- ADDITIONALS
- - bib lettuce, for garnish
How To Make low fat turkey burger stuffed with cream cheese
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Step 1Combine the ingredients for the filling (minus the tomato slice), and set aside.
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Step 2Combine the ingredients for the dressing, and set aside.
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Step 3Place 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
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Step 4Add the scallions, and mushrooms, and then sauté until soft, about 4 to 6 minutes. Do not let them burn.
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Step 5Remove pan from heat and allow to completely cool.
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Step 6Combine all the ingredients for the burger into a small bowl.
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Step 7Chef's Note: If you want to add a bit of salt, wait until you are ready to cook it and sprinkle the salt on the outside before placing into the pan.
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Step 8Chef’s Note: When adding the scallion/mushroom mixture, include the olive oil from the pan.
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Step 9Very gently mix the ingredients until fully combined.
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Step 10Chef’s Note: The more you mix the ingredients the tougher the burger will be, so be careful.
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Step 11Take half of the mixture and form into a patty, about 4 inches in diameter, and 1/2 inch thick.
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Step 12Chef’s Tip: If presentation is important to you, then you might want to form the patty using an egg ring or large salad ring. Remember, we eat first with our eyes.
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Step 13Spread the cream cheese over the top of the patty, but leave a 1/2-inch border all round.
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Step 14Add the slice of tomato.
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Step 15Cover with the remainder of the turkey mixture, and press to seal.
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Step 16Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 375f (190c).
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Step 17Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to an ovenproof sauté pan over medium heat.
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Step 18When the pan is heated, add the burger, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned.
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Step 19Gently flip and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
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Step 20Finish the burger, by placing the pan in the preheated oven for an additional 8 to 10 minutes.
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Step 21Chef’s Note: The internal temperature of the burger should be 165f (74c).
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Step 22Place the bib lettuce on a plate, place the burger on top, and garnish with the dressing. You might want to add a side of sweet potato fries: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/side-potatoes/oven-baked-sweet-potato-fries.html
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Step 23Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Category:
Turkey
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#sandwich
Keyword:
#cream-cheese
Keyword:
#burger
Keyword:
#cayenne
Keyword:
#ground turkey
Keyword:
#healthy
Ingredient:
Turkey
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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