Turkey and White Bean Burgers
These are a unique and healthy alternative to the classic burger.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup canned small white beans (cannellini are fine too), (rinsed and drained)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
- 1 medium garlic clove, (minced)
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons plain dried bread crumbs
- 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- ½ pound ground turkey
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)
- Eight ½-inch-thick slices good country-style bread (like ciabatta), (toasted)
Steps
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In a large bowl, combine the white beans, 1 tablespoon oil and garlic. Using a fork, lightly smash the beans, mixing with the oil and garlic until blended. Add the red pepper, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, egg and chives. Mix until blended.
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Crumble the ground turkey and add it to the bowl, along with ½ teaspoon salt and a generous sprinkling of pepper. Gently mix with a fork or your hands until just blended. (Don't over-mix or the burgers will be tough.)
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Fill a medium bowl with water, moisten your hands, and shape the meat into four patties about 3 inches in diameter and ¾-inches thick, dipping your hands to keep the meat from sticking to them.
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Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium- heat. Cook the burgers until the bottoms are browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the burgers and continue cooking until they're firm to the touch and register 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, another 5 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately on the toasted bread.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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