These burgers are both delicious and healthy. Mushrooms contain antioxidants which help decrease inflammation in the body. Adding vegetables to burgers increases their bulk, while also making them more nutritious.
Ingredients
Mushrooms
- 1 container (8-10 oz) OR your favorite vegetables (frozen spinach, shredded zucchini, or frozen peppers and onions)
Green_onion
- ½ bunch
Ginger
- 1 teaspoon
Soy_sauce
- 1 Tablespoon
Ground_turkey
- 1 lb (93% fat free)
Lime
- 1 juiced
Egg
- 1 egg
Garlic
- 1 clove
Unsalted_peanut_butter
- 3 Tablespoons
Soy_sauce
- 2 Tablespoons low sodium
Water
- 2 Tablespoons
Ground_ginger
- 1 teaspoon
Red_pepper_flakes
- ½ teaspoon
Instructions
Step 1
Finely chop the mushrooms and green onion and add to the mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add the ginger and soy sauce to the bowl with the mushrooms. Add the ground turkey and mix with your hands.
Step 3
Add ground turkey, egg, ginger and soy sauce. Mix with your hands until combined.
Step 4
Spray a frying pan with cooking spray and turn the heat to medium-high. Using a ¼ measuring cup, scoop out the turkey mixture directly onto the pan and flatten with your hand to mold into burger patties.
Step 5
Cook each burger for 5 minutes. Flip, and cook for another 5 minutes or until the burger is cooked through and no longer pink (165°F ).
Step 6
While the meatballs are cooking, squeeze the lime into a jar with a lid. Mince the garlic and add to a container. Add the peanut butter, soy sauce, water, ground ginger, and red paper flakes. Put the lid on and shake until combined.