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Cranberry and Herb Turkey Burgers

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  • Serves: 6
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Ingredients

  1. 6 tablespoons whole wheat couscous
  2. 1/2 cup boiling water
  3. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  4. 1 small onion, finely chopped
  5. 1 stalk celery, minced
  6. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  7. 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
  8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  9. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  10. 1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
  11. 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

  • Calories: 228 kcal
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  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
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  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
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  • Fat: 11 g
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  • Protein: 15 g
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  • Sugars: 3 g

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Cooking Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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  • Very good and healthy

    yellowmoonmountain - September 26, 2008 11:30:07 AM PST
    I 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 PST
    I 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 PST
    It\\'s a healthy alternative to a beef burger.
    i wasnt crazy about it.

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  • new alternative to meatloaf also!!

    pam - November 7, 2008 11:41:47 AM PST
    This 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 PST
    I 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.

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