Don’t be tempted to compromise your health by succumbing to the convenience of fast food. With a little planning ahead (meal planning, that is), you can make your own homemade burgers and freeze them for nights when you’re pressed for time.
And making fast REAL food, is not only substantially healthier, but it’s also more economical too! Personally, we think these burgers are the bomb! If you’re in the mood to go big, serve them up with a side of healthier fries.
Time-Saving Tip: This is one of three quick-n-easy ground turkey recipes that you can prepare all at the same time and then freeze them to have ready-to-go meals for busy days. For details, check out “Turkey Times Three (T3).”
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb of ground turkey
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1/4 cup finely chopped organic zucchini
- 1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp fresh-ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat a skillet to medium-high heat and add about one tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté finely chopped onion, carrot, zucchini and garlic until soft (about 3-4 minutes).
- Place ground turkey in large mixing bowl and add seasonings. Add veggies to the turkey and allow to cool a minute.
- Using your hands, combine all ingredients until well incorporated.
- Form into patties and grill over medium-high heat.
- Or you can individually wrap uncooked patties and store in a freezer-safe container in the freezer.
- Be sure to allow frozen burgers to thaw overnight in frig before grilled.
Made these today after church. Added a slice of sharp cheddar and served them with carrot and parsnip oven fries. My eight year old wants to know when she’ll be able to have them again. ” This is the best burger ever, mom” was her response. I think I’ll be making them again next sunday for lunch and doing a little dance about hidden veggies and some serious culinary miracles you’ve sent our way lately. whoo hoo!
Can I hire you to do testimonials for me … LOL! You are making me blush today! Thanks for all your kind words of encouragement, Gwen! You are a blessing! It’s friends like you who inspire me to keep it up!
These are extremely tasty. I use them regularly when meal planning. My kids and my husband both enjoy this recipe. Thanks!
Thanks, Kristina! I appreciate your kind words! So glad you all enjoy these too! Lots of blessings, Kelly
Hi Kelly, Thanks for this awesome recipe! I made it for the boys today before soccer practice. They loved it! I too enjoyed it! So yummy! Thank you!
You are so welcome! Glad you all enjoyed these. Appreciate you leaving a kind note! Blessings, Kelly
This burgers are awesome! Best turkey burgers I’ve ever made. Even my 6-year old who usually won’t eat much ate a whole burger. This is the third recipe off of your site that we tried and they all were very good.
Thanks, Nina! Appreciate you taking the time to leave a kind note! So glad you and your little one enjoyed these! It’s a joy to know you’re enjoying this site. Lots of blessings, Kelly
The burgers look really yummy .What kind of buns ?
The buns used in the photo are Udi’s brand which isn’t ideal in that they do contain some ingredients which I wouldn’t promote eating on a regular basis. However, you can find some delicious homemade options for homemade buns via my friend Carrie (if you eat gluten): http://deliciouslyorganic.net/organic-real-food-on-a-budget-homemade-hamburger-buns/ Or via this site (if you’re GF): http://www.againstallgrain.com/2012/05/25/grain-free-hamburger-buns/. Both are delicious and fairly easy to make and store in the freezer. Blessings, Kelly