lighten up your traditional hamburger with lean ground turkey—less saturated fat, without less flavour



For turkey burger:


  • 12 oz 99 per cent fat-free ground turkey
  • ½ C scallions (green onions), rinsed and sliced
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil


For spread:

  • 2 Tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard


For toppings:


  • 4 oz spinach or arugula, rinsed and dried
  • 4 oz portabella mushroom, rinsed, grilled or broiled, and sliced (optional)
  • 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns


  1. Preheat oven broiler on high temperature (with the rack 3 inches from heat source) or grill on medium-high heat.
  2. To prepare burgers, combine ground turkey, scallions, pepper, and egg, and mix well. Form into ½- to ¾-inch thick patties, and coat each lightly with olive oil. 
  3. Broil or grill burgers for about 7–9 minutes on each side (to a minimum internal temperature of 160 °F). 
  4. Combine mayonnaise and mustard to make a spread.
  5. Assemble ¾ tablespoon spread, 1-ounce spinach or arugula, several slices of grilled portabella mushroom (optional), and one burger on each bun.