Better-For-You Juicy Turkey Burgers
Better-For-You Juicy Turkey Burgers are tender and flavorful thanks to grated zucchini that keeps the patties moist without feeling heavy. Fresh parsley, onion, and a hint of garlic brighten the lean turkey, while simple seasoning lets the meat shine. Serve these any weeknight or at a backyard cookout with your favorite buns and crisp toppings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Better-For-You Juicy Turkey Burgers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the ground turkey, zucchini, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Shape the mixture into 12 patties.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium heat; place the patties in the skillet and cook until the centers are no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side.
- 3
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 179.54 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 29.67 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 6.81 g 2%
- Total Fat 3.24 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 2.1 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.72 mg High 30%
- Sodium 303.62 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 0.61 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 11.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.35 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 65.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 8.56 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.22 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Better For You Juicy Turkey Burgers is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooked Turkey, Diced Yellow Onion, and Egg Whites. Each serving provides about 179.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Better-For-You Juicy Turkey Burgers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooked Turkey, Diced Yellow Onion, Egg Whites, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Better-For-You Juicy Turkey Burgers?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 179.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Better-For-You Juicy Turkey Burgers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Better-For-You Juicy Turkey Burgers healthy?
- Better-For-You Juicy Turkey Burgers has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 179.54 calories and 29.67 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 303.62 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.1 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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