Turkey Bean Burgers
These Turkey Bean Burgers blend lean ground turkey with creamy beans, shredded zucchini, and sweet red pepper for a juicy, flavorful patty packed with hidden veggies. Lightly seasoned and pan-cooked until golden, they’re a wholesome twist on the classic burger. Served on buns with your favorite toppings, they make a nutritious, family-friendly meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Servings 5 servings
Calories 292kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 egg white
- ½ cup zucchini shredded, I peeled mine to help hide it
- ½ cup sweet red pepper finely chopped, I chop'em up in my mini food processor
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 5 hamburger buns split
- your favorite hamburger toppings - cheese lettuce, pickles, onion, etc
Instructions
- In a small bowl coarsely mash beans. Add the egg white, zucchini, red pepper, chili powder, onion powder, pepper and salt. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Don't over mix. Shape into five patties.
- In a large skillet, cook burgers in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with favorite toppings Yield: 5 servings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 636IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg