Hot weather and fun by the pool… it must be July! Another month means another healthy recipe from the experts at Dreambody. This month, we are bringing an easy to make and delicious recipe that you can eat with your hands during an outdoor barbecue. Hamburgers have always been an American favorite, bringing nothing but great flavors and fun ingredients to the table. While you may be thinking a beef hamburger can’t be the healthiest food to indulge in, we are here to offer you a wonderful alternative.
The Food Network is a well-known source to receive numerous healthy recipes, which are easy to make and fun to eat! Chef Bobby Flay provides this month’s healthy Turkey Burger recipe at the Food Network. Bobby Flay creates a zesty turkey hamburger you can prepare and serve during this month’s cookouts. Begin to prep at least 24 hours before cooking to allow the honey mustard sauce to develop its flavor. Once the time is up, fire up the grill and get to cooking!
Ingredients
Meyer Lemon- Honey Mustard Sauce:
- ¼ cup of Dijon mustard
- 1 heaping tablespoon clover honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1/2 tablespoon of lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh Meyer lemons, if possible
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Burgers:
- 1 ½ pound of 90-percent lean, freshly ground turkey ( not all white meat), chilled
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices of goat cheese, sliced ½ inch thick
- 4 sesame seed hamburger buns, split and lightly grilled
- Watercress for serving
Preparation
- For the Meyer lemon-honey mustard: Whisk together in a small bowl the mustard, honey, orange juice, lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- For the burgers: Preheat the grill to high.
- Form the meat into four 6-ounce burgers.
- If you are not going to cook them right away, store them in the refrigerator.
- Sprinkle the burgers on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Grill until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- During the last minutes of cooking, add 2 slices of cheese to each burger and cover the grill and let the cheese soften slightly. (Usually about 1 minute)
- Put the burgers in the buns and drizzle with some of the Meyer lemon-honey mustard.
- Top with a few sprigs of watercress and serve with a little bit of mustard on the side.
Nutrition facts per serving
560 calories, 47g protein, 30g carbohydrate, 28g fat (13g saturated), 1g fiber
