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Cranberry and Herb Turkey Burgers
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- Serves 6
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1. Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons whole wheat couscous
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
- Calories: 228 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Fat: 11 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Sugars: 3 g
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2. Cooking 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 degrees 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.
Yield: 6 servings
3. Still Hungry?
Our usual problem with turkey burgers is the dry, chewy texture of the cooked meat. The usual solution is to add fat, but a little sauteed onion, dried cranberries and soaked couscous work even better without larding down this healthy main course. With sage and thyme, call it a summery answer to Thanksgiving dinner. If you like, serve with homemade Blueberry Ketchup.
Notes:
Tip
To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)
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Most Helpful Reviews
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Very good and healthy
yellowmoonmountain - September 26, 2008 11:30:07 AM PSTI really liked this receipe, but I added a little olive oil to moisten the meat, also while making the patties I made sure to wet my hands. This helps keep the meat moist.
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Yum Yum
Amy - May 18, 2007 03:03:05 PM PSTI made this dish for my husband and I, and we both really enjoyed it. These turkey burgers are a much healthier version of regular burgers. I however omitted the onions and celery, and they turned out great!
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Tried it but didnt like it.
samantharoseh - August 3, 2009 03:17:04 PM PSTIt\\'s a healthy alternative to a beef burger.
i wasnt crazy about it.Was this review helpful to you? Yes - No Report Abuse
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new alternative to meatloaf also!!
pam - November 7, 2008 11:41:47 AM PSTThis recipe also puts a new twist on the old recipe of meatloaf !!! Wonderful, grilled!! But watch out!, because of the sugar in the cranberries they can burn on the grill quite quickly!! I also doubled the amount of cranberries, onions, all the herbs but elimated the salt and replaced it with garlic because fresh and powered garlic is a great salt substitute if you don\'t mind using lots of it. Doing this is especially good if you are a person who has to watch your salt intake like me!
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Good recipe
boston01880 - August 9, 2008 09:54:43 AM PSTI made these exactly as directed and they were terrific. I heated up whole cranberry sauce and poured it over the burgers. No need to change anything.
I made the whole box of couscous, adding some seasonings and sauteed onion and garlic and served that on the side with roasted carrots.Was this review helpful to you? Yes - No Report Abuse
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