Heart Healthy Cranberry & Herb Turkey Burgers
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Yield
6 servingsPrep
10 minCook
15 minReady
50 minIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | cup |
couscous
whole-wheat |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
couscous
whole wheat |
|
| ½ | cup |
water
boiling |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 1 | small |
onions
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | stalk |
celery
minced |
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
thyme
freshly chopped |
*
|
| 1 ½ | teaspoons |
sage
freshly chopped |
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
black pepper
freshly ground |
|
| ¼ | cup |
cranberries
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | pound |
ground turkey
93%-lean |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | ml |
couscous
whole-wheat |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
couscous
whole wheat |
|
| 118 | ml |
water
boiling |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 1 | small |
onions
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | stalk |
celery
minced |
*
|
| 15 | ml |
thyme
freshly chopped |
*
|
| 7.5 | ml |
sage
freshly chopped |
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
black pepper
freshly ground |
|
| 59 | ml |
cranberries
finely chopped |
|
| 453.6 | g |
ground turkey
93%-lean |
|
Directions
Place couscous in a large bowl. Pour in boiling water, stir and set aside until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. If grilling the burgers, preheat grill to medium-high.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add celery; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add thyme, sage, salt and pepper; cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds more.
Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the couscous, add cranberries and stir to combine. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Add turkey and stir until combined; do not overmix. Form the mixture into 6 patties.
To cook on the stovetop:
Coat a large nonstick skillet, preferably cast-iron, with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
Add the patties, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 4 minutes.
Turn and cook on the other side for 2 minutes.
Cover and continue to cook until lightly browned but still juicy (the juices should run clear, not pink), about 4 minutes more.
(An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should read 165° F.)
To grill:
Oil the grill rack (see Tip) and grill the burgers for 5 to 6 minutes per side, flipping gently to avoid breaking them.
Serve immediately.
