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Home » Recipes » Dinner » Healthy Easy Turkey Burgers

Healthy Easy Turkey Burgers

By Taesha Butler May 8, 2019 (Updated September 7, 2021) 6 Comments

Servings6 burgers
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
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5 from 5 votes

These Healthy & Easy Turkey Burgers are easy to make and are packed with so many vegetables! The perfect blend of sweet and savory, these burgers are loaded with flavor. Naturally Paleo, Whole30 when enjoyed bunless and something everyone will enjoy!

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3 Healthy turkey burgers stacked on a plate

Burgers are a staple dinner many of us grew up chowing down and something that many of us usually keep pretty simple. Ground meat. Maybe a little salt. Maybe some herbs and spices. Mix it all up. Patty it out. Call ‘er done and throw those suckers on to cook.

And thats good! Who can argue with a classic? Certainly not me. But, I also am a lady who can’t help but wonder if she can improve on something that is already amazing and make it a little healthier (while keeping the flavor game strong)!

Like by adding veggies. Adding veggies to all the things is kind of my thing. Why? Because veggies add a healthy little “omph” to a dish, help those veggie-resistant eaters get some plant goodness in, and generally just add amazing flavor and color to a meal!

Yep, veggies are my jam and these turkey burgers rock some beautiful serious veggie goodness…all while being easy to make for your crew.

Okay, truth be told, I made these burgers on a whim in the hopes of using up some half-way-to-the-compost-pile bell peppers and neglected ground turkey that had been chilling in my fridge to its very last day of freshness. And what started out as an attempt to reduce food waste actually turned into a pretty sticking delicious dinner staple that left my family silent as they stuffed them into their faces. Always the sign of a killer recipe.

These Healthy & Easy Turkey Burgers are easy to make and are packed with so many vegetables! The perfect blend of sweet and savory, these burgers are loaded with flavor. Naturally Paleo, Whole30 when enjoyed bunless and something everyone will enjoy!

Are these healthy & easy turkey burgers any good?

While some people opt for turkey burgers over all-beef burgers because they tend to be lower in fat, a turkey burger that doesn’t get some special treatment can come out bland and dry. While a little salt and pepper might do the trick for making an all-beef burger mouthwatering, turkey burgers need a little extra help getting themselves to swoon-worthy status. The addition of veggies in these turkey burgers helps to naturally up the moisture and adds a lovely touch of sweetness. Complimented with the saltiness of the coconut aminos (or soy sauce), these turkey burgers bring a lot of flavor to an otherwise unappreciated burger option.

My healthy & easy turkey burgers always tend to fall apart! How do you keep them together?

Thats where the addition of an egg comes in very handy! The egg works as a binding agent, keeping the burger in one pretty patty. If you can’t or don’t do eggs, you can use a “flax egg” (1 tablespoon ground flax meal + 3 tablespoons water) to help these burgers hold their shape.

Healthy turkey burgers on a white plate with plates and forks next to it.

Can I use other veggies?

No bell peppers wasting away in your fridge? Fresh out of carrots? No worries, you can totally sub in shredded and drained zucchini or spinach finely chopped spinach in these burgers. Check out these Glorious Green Veggie Chicken Burgers for some more veggie-packed burger inspiration.

Can I make these with ground beef or chicken?

Tots! When using ground chicken, you are going to season these burgers the same as you would if you were using turkey. However, ground beef brings a lot more natural flavor and moisture to the table. You can still use it, but depending on how intense you like your flavors….you might consider reducing the coconut aminos/soy sauce to 3/4 of a tablespoon.

Healthy turkey burger on a bun with spinach

Some other veggie-loaded recipes you are going to love!

  • Glorious Green Veggie Chicken Burgers 
  • Healthy Veggie-Loaded Meatballs
  • Chicken & Cauliflower Meatballs 
  • Egg Roll Meatballs

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A child holding a healthy turkey burger in a bun in front of her face.
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5 from 5 votes

Healthy & Easy Turkey Burgers (gluten free, dairy-free)

These Healthy & Easy Turkey Burgers are easy to make and are packed with so many vegetables! The perfect blend of sweet and savory, these burgers are loaded with flavor. Naturally Paleo, Whole30 when enjoyed bunless and something everyone will enjoy!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: burgers with veggies, healthy burgers, turkey burgers, veggie-loaded burgers
Servings: 6 burgers
Calories: 117kcal
Author: Taesha Butler

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound ground turkey ground chicken would work too
  • 1 1/2 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce if gluten free isn’t needed)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or to taste)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 3/4 cup minced bell pepper
  • black pepper to taste
  • oil for cooking

Instructions 

  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except oil. Mix with your hands to throughly combine.
  • Form the mixture into patties and set aside
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Once oil is hot, carefully add the patties to the skillet being sure to crowd them (you may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your skillet).
  • Cook the patties in pan 3-4 minutes per side or until meat is cooked through.
  • Enjoy warm and with your favorite burger toppings. Perfect on top of a bed of greens, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or on your favorite bun. 

Notes

For extra “veggie-resistant” eaters, but sure the chop up the veggies extra fine. I love to use my food processor with the “S” blade for this task.
These reheat beautifully, so feel free to make them ahead of time to enjoy for an easy meal in the future.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4205IU | Vitamin C: 25.6mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.8mg

The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Grain Free, Meal Prep, Whole30 Tagged With: bell pepper, carrot

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  1. Morgan

    July 9, 2019 at 9:51 pm

    5 stars
    So good! I love the flavor of these and how easy they are to make. My toddler loved them too.

    Reply
  2. Sarah

    May 20, 2020 at 6:03 am

    So good!! These have become a fave in our house!!

    Reply
    • Taesha

      May 20, 2020 at 2:15 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that!

      Reply
  3. Lisa Bearden

    July 19, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    I love these burgers! They will be made often. How would you recommend reheating leftovers?

    Reply
    • Taesha

      July 19, 2020 at 8:02 pm

      I am so glad you enjoy them! I like to reheat in my toaster oven.

      Reply
  4. Sara

    October 11, 2021 at 2:10 am

    5 stars
    These were good. I can barely wait to try others. I needed protein and veggies.

    Reply

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