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Garden burgers made with ground turkey or beef mixed with shredded carrot, onion, green pepper, and Parmesan. Grilled with a tomato slice melted on top.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

20 min

READY

30 min

These aren’t vegetarian burgers despite the name. They’re meat burgers loaded with finely chopped vegetables mixed right into the patty. Shredded carrot, onion, green pepper, and Parmesan get combined with ground turkey (or lean beef) and egg white, then grilled over charcoal until cooked through.

The vegetables do two things. They add moisture to the burger so it doesn’t dry out on the grill, and they add pockets of flavor and texture that plain meat patties don’t have. The carrot brings sweetness, the onion brings savory depth, and the green pepper adds a fresh bite.

That grilled tomato slice on top in the last minute is a simple touch that makes a difference. One minute of heat softens the tomato just enough that it’s warm and slightly caramelized but still holds its shape.

Pro Tips

  • Chop the vegetables fine. Big pieces weaken the patty structure and cause it to fall apart on the grill.
  • Shape patties ¾ inch thick as directed. Thinner patties overcook and dry out; thicker ones char outside before cooking through.
  • Don’t press the burgers with a spatula while grilling. That squeezes out all the juices and defeats the purpose of the vegetable moisture.

Variations

  • Italian garden burger: Add dried oregano and basil to the mix. Top with mozzarella and marinara for an Italian-style burger.
  • Southwest garden burger: Stir in diced jalapeño and cumin. Serve with pepper jack cheese and guacamole.

Ingredients

1
X EGG WHITE
to taste *
¼ 59
CUP ML BREAD CRUMBS
fine, dry
¼ 59
CUP ML CARROTS
finely shredded
¼ 59
CUP ML ONIONS
finely chopped
¼ 59
CUP ML GREEN BELL PEPPER
finely chopped
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SALT
0.6
TEASPOON ML BLACK PEPPER
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML PARMESAN CHEESE
grated
1 453.6
POUND G GROUND TURKEY
or lean beef
1 1
MEDIUM MEDIUM TOMATO
sliced

Directions

In a large bowl combine egg white and bread crumbs (if using beef, stir in 2 tablespoon water).

Stir in carrot, onion, green pepper, salt, and pepper.

Add Parmesan cheese and ground meat; mix well.

Shape meat mixture into four ¾ inch thick patties.

Spray a cold grill rack with Pam.

Then place rack on grill.

Grill burgers on an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 7 minutes.

Turn and grill 8 to 11 minutes or until no pink remains.

Place 1 tomato slice atop each burger and grill 1 minute more.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 182g (6.4 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 318 46% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 512mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Sugars g
Protein 67g
Vitamin A 33% Vitamin C 21%
Calcium 8% Iron 15%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
 
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