Juicy, flavorful, and healthy homemade Turkey Burgers with a high-protein burger sauce.
These Healthy Turkey Burgers are so flavorful, take less than 15 min to make, high in protein and paired with a healthier protein-packed burger sauce.
I have been loving making these Healthy Turkey Burgers as an easy and quick high-protein meal during the week. They take less than 20 minutes to prepare an contain simple easy-to-find ingredients.
I like to top my turkey burgers with a healthier, high-protein burger sauce, containing greek yogurt, lower sugar ketchup, dijon mustard, and capers!
Pair these turkey burgers or make them protein-style on lettuce (my personal fav) and pair with your favorite burger toppings.
How to make Healthy Turkey Burgers:
- Mix together ground turkey, egg, onion, mayo, mustard, coconut aminos, salt, spices, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until just combined. Make sure not to overmix!
- Lightly wet your hands and shape into 4 turkey burger patties about ½ inch thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined plate or small baking sheet. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- While patties are chilling, prepare the burger sauce. Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl, set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (alternatively, use nonstick cooking spray). Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked all the way through.
- Serve patties on buns with the burger sauce, other condiments, and toppings.
Why you’ll love these Healthy Turkey Burgers:
- Simple and easy to make. These burgers require less than 20 minutes and contain simple ingredients with minimal prep.
- High-protein meal. Each patty contains 21 g lean protein + more when including the high-protein burger sauce.
- Packed with flavor. These patties contain onion, mayo, dijon, coconut aminos, egg and spices for extra flavor.
Frequently asked questions:
Can I make this recipe dairy-free?
Definitely! Just sub the greek yogurt in the sauce for your favorite plain, non-dairy yogurt.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Yes! Once you’ve formed the patties, place on a parchment lined baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 1 day before cooking.
Are the burgers freezer-friendly?
Yes! Once you’ve formed the patties, place on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze for one hour. Once partially frozen, layer patties in a freezer ziploc bag or airtight container, with parchment paper between each, for up to 2-3 months. Cook from frozen, or thaw in the fridge before cooking.
If you’re looking for more high-protein dinner recipes, you’ll also love these Crispy Baked Lentil and Chickpea Tacos, this Creamy Sausage Harissa Pasta, and this Oyster Mushroom Yakisoba with Tofu.
Also, if you make this recipe and decide to share it on Facebook or Instagram don’t forget to tag me @healthienut + #healthienut! I love seeing your mouthwatering recreations!
Juicy, flavorful, and healthy homemade Turkey Burgers with a high-protein burger sauce.
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 egg
- ½ white onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp low-fat mayo
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup non-fat, plain greek yogurt
- ¼ cup ketchup (preferably lower sugar option)
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp brine from caper jar
- 1 tsp whole capers
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 4 hamburger buns
- Condiments: burger sauce, ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, etc.
- Toppings: lettuce, red onion, tomato, pickles
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Mix together ground turkey, egg, onion, mayo, mustard, coconut aminos, salt, spices, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until just combined. Make sure not to overmix!
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Lightly wet your hands and shape into 4 turkey burger patties about ½ inch thick. Transfer to a parchment-lined plate or small baking sheet. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
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While patties are chilling, prepare the burger sauce. Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl, set aside.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (alternatively, use nonstick cooking spray). Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked all the way through.
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Serve patties on buns with the burger sauce, other condiments, and toppings.
