Simple Turkey Burger Recipe
This simple turkey burger recipe is great for summertime grilling. By using the ground turkey with some spices and sauces, the flavors will waken
up your taste buds.
So if you are in the mood for some grilled burgers, but don't want to add up the fats and calories, the turkey burger is a great alternative.
This healthier version will let you enjoy your cookout without ruining your weight loss progress.
Warm up the grill, grab the apron and spatula and let's get grilling.
Below are the list of ingredients, directions, recipe nutrition information and Weight Watchers points.
Simple Turkey Burger Recipe
Using ground turkey breast as a substitute for ground hamburger is a great way to reduce some unwanted fats, calories and Weight Watchers points.
With all the seasonings and sauces, your turkey burger will be juicy and delicious.
Top it off with some tomatoes, lettuce and pickles for some extra flavor with very little added calories and no extra WW Points.
Recipe Type:
Sandwich, Burger, Main Dish
Degree of Difficulty:
EasyIngredients
- 2 lbs Ground turkey breast, 99% fat free
- 2 each Eggs, beaten
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Liquid smoke
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 2 tsp Steak Seasoning
- 1/2 cup Bread crumbs, seasoned
- 8 each Whole wheat buns
Directions
- Lightly spray grill with cooking spray to prevent sticking..
- Preheat the grill to medium low / medium heat.
- Using a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
- Form turkey mixture into 8 even patties.
- Place burgers on the grill and cook for approximately 4 - 6 minutes per side or until no longer pink.
- Serve on whole wheat buns.
Cooking Times
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition Facts for Turkey Burger Recipe
Nutrition facts shown below are per serving. The number of serving is noted in the header section below.
The serving size is the first item noted on the nutrition facts table.
Nutrition Per Serving
Number of Servings: 8 |
| Serving Size |
1 burger |
| Calories |
299 |
| Total Fat |
4.6g |
| Sat Fat |
1.5g |
| Cholesterol |
116.5mg |
| Sodium |
342.1mg |
| Total
Carbohydrates |
29.8g |
| Fiber |
4.4g |
| Sugar |
2.6g |
| Protein |
36.6g |
Weight Watchers Points
FreeStyle
SmartPoints: 5 pts
SmartPoints
Non-FreeStyle: 6 pts
Points
Plus: 7 pts
Original
Points: 6 pts
The WW Freestyle SmartPoints do not include the nutrition for the turkey breast or the eggs.
Tips
Add some cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, lettuce or your favorite toppings to change up this sandwich.
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