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BBQ Turkey Burgers

BBQ Turkey Burgers


Yield: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes

Ethnicity: American
 
Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap
 
Occasion: Labor Day, Fourth of July, Memorial Day
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Ground Turkey
 
Dish Type: Burger
 







Ingredients
1-1/2 Pounds GROUND TURKEY
1/2 Cup onion, chopped
1/2 Cup BBQ sauce
1/2 Cup dried bread crumbs
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon black pepper
6 sandwich buns, split and lightly toasted
As needed green leaf lettuce, washed, dried and chilled
12-18 Thin slices red onions
 
  1. Combine first six ingredients in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly and shape into 6 patties.
  2. Place on an oiled grill and grill over direct medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F and the burger is no longer pink in the center.
  3. Baste with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
  4. Serve on toasted buns with leaf lettuce and sliced red onions.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by the Ontario Turkey Producers' Marketing Board in Kitchener, Ontario and photo provided by Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 250  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 80mg
Sodium 530mg
Potassium 296mg
Total Carbohydrate 10g
Sugars 3g  
Protein 24g  
Vitamin A 4%
  • Vitamin C 4%
    Calcium 4%
  • Iron 15%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4
    One serving contains less than one gram of dietary fiber.




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