Caprese Turkey Burgers: Juicy, Grill-Ready Summer Meals
Make juicy, structurally sound Caprese turkey burgers perfect for grilling. This recipe uses lean ground turkey to create a flavorful, healthy main dish that holds together well.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 14 min
- Total Time: 29 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs lean ground turkey
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella, diced small
- 1 large ripe tomato, seeds removed, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 large egg white
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 whole wheat burger buns (optional)
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella for topping (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently combine the ground turkey, diced fresh mozzarella, diced tomato, chopped basil, egg white, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Do not overmix; this helps keep the burgers juicy.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions. Form each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Press a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Clean and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Place the patties on the hot grill. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side. For lean turkey, do not press down on the burgers while cooking, as this releases juices.
- The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit for safe consumption.
- If desired, place a slice of fresh mozzarella on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt slightly.
- Serve immediately on whole wheat burger buns with extra fresh basil, if using.
Notes
- To prevent the turkey burgers from drying out, use the egg white as a binder and ensure you do not overwork the meat mixture.
- For the best structural integrity on the grill, chill the formed patties for 15 minutes before cooking.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs for the egg white.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger patty
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 33
- Cholesterol: 95