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Turkey Burgers with Balsamic Caramelized Onions

Sweet and savory balsamic caramelized onions take burger night to the next level!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: High Protein
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Kelsey Butler, MS, RDN

Ingredients

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Balsamic Caramelized Onion

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Turkey Burger

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup brown mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon mixed herbs dried
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 egg beaten

Burger Essentials

  • 6 whole wheat burger buns
  • any desired toppings lettuce, tomato, pickles, sauces, etc

Instructions

Balsamic Caramelized Onion

  • Heat oil in a medium pan over medium heat.
  • Add sliced onion and toss to cover in oil, then drizzle with balsamic.
  • Saute for about 5 minutes or until soft, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cook, stirring often, until the onions turn to a golden brown color and are caramelized, about 30 minutes.

Turkey Burgers

  • Meanwhile, heat another pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.
  • Once hot, add chopped onion and mushrooms. Saute until soft, about 7 minutes. Remove from pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sauteed onion and mushroom, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mixed herbs, smoked paprika, ground turkey, and egg. Use your hands to fully mix the ingredients into a well combined mixture.
  • Once well mixed, form 6 patties
  • Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat, then add the patties and cook until compeltely cooked through, for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Once cooked, place on a whole wheat bun and top with caramelized onion and any other desired toppings

Notes

Nutrition information does not include any toppings other than caramelized onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1turkey burger | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 692IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8