Lean and Clean Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

1 pound organic ground turkey

1/2 cup red onion, chopped

1 tablespoon egg whites, lightly beaten

1/2 cup quinoa flakes or 1/3 cup quick oats

1 clove garlic, minced

3/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons each fresh parsley

2 tablespoons fresh oregano

2 tablespoons fresh basil

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, lightly beat egg whites.

  2. Add all ingredients except the turkey and mix well with your hands, or a spoon until the quinoa flakes are coated.

  3. Add turkey and mash with your hands until combined. Form into 5 to 6 patties and throw them on the outdoor grill indoor grill. Or, you can put them in the oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. If you have a meat thermometer, you want to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Recipe courtesy of Healthful Pursuit

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