Making High-Protein Caprese Turkey Burgers will only take 27 minutes. This is a high-protein and healthy recipe. These burgers are simple to prepare, and it only needs basic instructions. It has only 380 calories and 42 grams of protein. You only need 500 g lean ground turkey, mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil leaves, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasonings, balsamic glaze, burger buns, and olive oil to make these burgers. You can store burger patties in a tight box in the fridge. Enjoy serving these High-Protein Caprese Turkey Burgers at different parties, family gatherings, and events.
STATS:
- Number of Calories: 380 kcal
- Prep Duration: 15 minutes
- Cook Duration: 12 minutes
- Total Duration: 27 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving Size: One burger
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Frying pan or grill pan
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- Fresh mozzarella cheese: 100 g
- Lean ground turkey: 500 grams
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: Half teaspoon
- Garlic powder: One tsp
- Italian seasoning: One tsp
- Large tomato: 1
- Fresh basil leaves: ¼ cup
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Balsamic glaze: 2 tablespoons
- Whole wheat burger buns: 4
INGREDIENT NOTES:
GROUND TURKEY:
- Ground turkey makes your burger satisfying, and it also has a good quantity of protein. Turkey has less fat than beef, and it is also good for your diet. Utilize ground chicken or lean ground beef instead.
SALT & BLACK PEPPER:
- Salt balances the taste of your burger and improves the natural flavor of turkey as well. Salt adds a savory taste to your patties. Black pepper gives a warm and peppery taste to your burgers. Utilize white pepper or sea salt instead.
GARLIC POWDER:
- Garlic powder provides a light and balanced taste in your burger patties. It mixes in the mixture of patties, and it improves the overall taste. Utilize garlic cloves instead.
ITALIAN SEASONING:
- This seasoning adds the earthy and basic Italian flavor to your burgers. Utilize dried oregano or basil instead.
FRESH MOZZARELLA:
- Mozzarella adds the smoothness to your recipe. It improves the taste and gives a saucy flavor to your burger. Utilize provolone cheese or grated mozzarella instead.
TOMATO:
- Tomato slices will include the fresh and moist taste in your burgers. Tomatoes provide you with nutrients. Utilize roasted or cherry tomatoes instead.
FRESH BASIL:
- Basil adds fragrance and also adds fresh flavour to your burgers. Basil provides a slightly tangy and spicy flavor. Utilize arugula or baby spinach instead.
OLIVE OIL:
- It gives you good fats and also helps in the cooking of burger patties. It also does not let your patties attach to the pan. Utilize avocado oil instead.
BALSAMIC GLAZE:
- Balsamic glaze maintains the overall flavor. It provides a strong, sweet flavor to your patties. Utilize balsamic vinegar instead.
WHOLE WHEAT BUNS:
- Utilizing whole wheat buns in your burgers to get the long fullness. They also provide you with fiber. Utilize lettuce wraps instead. Lettuce has fewer carbs.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine and mix in a bowl the ground turkey and all the dry ingredients.
- Make the four sections of this mixture and prepare the burger patties.
- Heat olive oil over a normal flame in a pan.
- Put the patty in warm oil and cook for 6-6 minutes on both sides.
- Add mozzarella cheese to the patty and put the lid on the pan. The cheese will melt and add a good creamy flavor.
- Heat the buns.
- Now add a layer of tomato slices, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze to finalize your burger.
- Serve your burgers warm.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- You can consume your burgers with sweet potatoes.
- Eat the burgers with a vegetable salad.
- You can make lettuce wraps with your patties for a balanced meal.
TIPS:
- Avoid mixing your turkey a lot so that your burgers stay soft.
- Press your apathy from the center to avoid uneven cooking.
- Maintain the temperature of the turkey to 74°C by using a thermometer.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep patties in a tight box for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze your patties for 60 days.
FAQs:
Will I make these patties in the bake oven?
- Yes, you can bake them at 200°C for 20 minutes.
Can I make these patties before time?
- Yes, you can prepare the patties ahead of time and store them.
Will I make these burgers without dairy?
- Yes, you can prepare them this way by using dairy-free cheese.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Number of Calories: 380 kcal
Protein: 42 grams
Total Carbs: 18 g
Net Carbs: 16 g
Fiber: 2 g
Fat: 15 g
Iron: 2.5 mg
Calcium: 220 mg
Vitamin A: 850 IU
Sodium: 520 mg
Potassium: 620 mg
