Throw on an apron and fire up the grill--these internationally inspired burgers are delicious and nutritious!
Turkey chorizo burger1. Turkey chorizo burger recipe: This Spanish-style fare is both filling and flavorful.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 18 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 green bell pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 ounces Manchego cheese
4 whole-wheat Portuguese sandwich rolls, cut in half and toasted
Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix thoroughly, then add the ground turkey and combine. Divide into four equal portions and form each into a burger patty. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before grilling.
Meanwhile, heat a grill or grill pan over high. Place the red and green peppers directly on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, for 5 minutes, until completely charred. Remove from grill and allow to cool, then gently rub off the charred skin with a fork. Remove the stems, cores, and seeds and slice into 1-inch strips. Add to a medium bowl, toss with olive oil, and set aside.
Reduce grill or grill pan heat to medium. Cook the burgers for 5 minutes per side or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each reads 165°F. Top each burger evenly with Manchego cheese and let melt.
Top the bottom half of each roll with a cheese-covered patty, and divide the pepper mixture evenly among them. Crown with roll tops and serve immediately.
Nutrition score per serving:
Calories: 461
Fat: 22g
Saturated fat: 10g
Protein: 37g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Sodium: 803mg
Fiber: 6g
Calcium: 363mg
Iron: 3mg
Recipe courtesy of Matthew Vohr
Healthy bleu cheese burgers2. Healthy bleu cheese burgers: This cheeseburger recipe relies on high quality ground sirloin and blue cheese to keep the low cal comfort food full of flavor.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, divded
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divded
1 pound ground sirloin
Cooking spray
1 ounce Danish blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons lowfat buttermilk
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
Pinch of sugar
4 thick slices ripe tomato
4 thin slices red onion
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split
Directions:
Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium. Add onion; sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a medium bowl, season with Worcestershire, 1 teaspoon mustard, salt, and half the pepper. Add sirloin; mix gently to combine. Divide into four 4 1∕2-inch burger patties.
Heat a grill pan over medium. Spray lightly with cooking spray and grill burgers 3 minutes per side or until just cooked through.
While burgers are cooking, mash blue cheese with the back of a fork in a small dish. Stir in buttermilk, mayonnaise, remaining 1∕2 teaspoon mustard, sugar, and remaining pepper.
Arrange burgers on bun bottoms; top with sliced tomato and red onion. Slather bun tops with the blue cheese sauce, place atop burgers , and serve immediately.
Calories: 369
Fat: 13g
Saturated fat: 5g
Protein: 32g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Sodium: 669mg
Fiber: 3g
Calcium: 91mg
Iron: 5mg
Turkey curry burger3. Healthy curry turkey burgers: This burger recipe is packed with flavor so you won't need to load it up with calorie-rich condiments like cheese, mayo, or ketchup.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 to 2 tablespoons Thai Kitchen® Red Curry Paste
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1 pound ground turkey
4 hamburger or crusty rolls
lettuce, tomato, and chutney (optional)
Directions:
Mix bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, red curry paste, garlic, ginger, and sea salt in medium bowl until well blended. Add ground turkey; mix well. Shape into 4 patties.
Grill over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
Serve burgers on rolls with toppings and condiments as desired.
Nutrition score per serving:
Calories: 339
Fat: 11g
Saturated fat: 3g
Protein: 29g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Cholesterol: 91mg
Sodium: 668mg
Fiber: 2g
Calcium: 135mg
Iron: 2mg
Recipe courtesy of Thai Kitchen.
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