High Protein Turkey Burgers

These high protein turkey burgers are quick, easy, and pack 30 grams of protein per burger! Perfect for busy weeknights.

These burgers are ready in just 20 minutes and couldn’t be easier. All you’ve gotta do is mix the meat, form into patties, and cook! I like to get all my other toppings ready while the burgers are cooking so everything’s ready to go when they’re done. Here’s what you’ll need and how to make them.

What You’ll Need

• Lean ground turkey: I prefer 99% lean turkey for the most protein. Can sub ground turkey of choice.
• Olive oil
• Egg
• Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika: To season. Use smoked paprika if you’ve got it!
• Worcestershire sauce: SO GOOD in these. Look for it in the condiment aisle by the ketchup.
• Green onion

How To Make Them

1. Mix all ingredients: In a medium size bowl, mix the turkey, olive oil, egg, seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, and green onions until just combined. Try not to over-mix.
2. Separate into 4: Separate the meat mixture into 4 equal pieces and form into patties.
3. Cook burgers: Heat a large frying pan on medium high heat and spray with cooking spray. Cook the burgers for about 5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked (internal temp of 165F).

That’s it! Super simple.

To Serve

I love to eat these burgers on a toasted bun, in a lettuce wrap or in a burger bowl with any of the following:

• Sliced tomatoes
• Cheese (throw this on right at the end of cooking to melt)
• Pickles
• Lettuce
• Light burger sauce
• Light honey mustard sauce

Tips

• Meat thermometer: Lean ground turkey has the most protein, but also the highest risk of drying out. To avoid over-cooking, I use my favorite instant meat thermometer.
• Smash burgers: You can also roll into meatballs and use a piece of parchment to smash the patties as they cook.

To Store

After cooling, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Similar Recipes

• Quick and easy chicken burgers
• Easy smash burgers
• Loaded burger bowls
• Smash burger tacos

Lastly, be sure to leave a rating and review down below if you try these turkey burgers! I hope you love them as much as we do. ♡

High Protein Turkey Burgers

5 from 5 votes

Packed with 30 grams of protein per burger, quick to make and perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:10 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Calories: 173kcal

Equipment

• Large pan
• Meat thermometer optional

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground turkey (16 oz) I use 99/1 for the most protein
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp olive oil (14 g)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (15 g)
• 1/2 tsp each: salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika
• 1/4 cup green onions (18 g) chopped

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients until combined. Form into 4 equal sized patties.
• Heat a large frying pan on medium high heat and spray with oil. Cook patties 3-5 minutes per side, until fully cooked (165F internal temp).
• Enjoy on a toasted bun, in a lettuce wrap or in a burger bowl!

Notes

Lean ground turkey is highest in protein, but has the highest risk of drying out. I recommend using a meat thermometer to avoid over-cooking.

My favorite sauces:

• Burger sauce
• Honey mustard sauce

Nutrition

Serving: 1patty | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.2g | Protein: 29.7g | Fat: 5.8g | Fiber: 0.3g

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