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The Best, Healthy Southwest Turkey Burgers

Easy-to-make southwest turkey burgers that are high in protein, low in calories and super filling. Perfect for meal prep or easy meals during the week.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time6 mins
Total Time21 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Burgers, dairy free, dinner recipe, Easy dinner, easy meal, healthy dinner, healthy meal, macro friendly, Mexican, no added sugar, simple ingredients, Simple meal, southwest, Southwest Turkey Burgers, Turkey burger recipe
Servings: 9 burgers
Calories: 161kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large Bowl
  • Strainer
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs 99% lean ground turkey You can use other % turkey, but it will be more oily and may not stick together as well
  • 15 oz can black beans
  • 1/2 bell pepper (red or orange) 62g
  • 1/2 red onion 110g
  • 2 packets taco seasoning or 54g or 4 tbsp of bulk taco seasoning
  • 2 jalapenos 63g
  • Handful cilantro 10g
  • Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onions, burger buns, ketchup, mustard, etc.

Instructions

  • Open the can of black beans, dump in a strainer and rinse with cold water. Leave the beans straining until you need them later on to eliminate as much water as possible.
  • Finely chop the jalapenos, onion and bell peppers.
  • In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, chopped veggies, black beans and taco seasoning. With a spatula or your clean hands, mix until everything is well combined.
  • Form into 9 burgers (about 5.6 oz raw each) and set aside. You can make more or less burgers depending on your size preference. Once formed, press down on the top with the palm of your hand or the spatula to make sure the burgers are relatively flat.
  • Spray oil or add some olive oil to a skillet on medium heat. Once warmed, cook the burgers for about 3 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
  • Add to your favorite burger buns or lettuce wraps and top with sliced tomato, onion, lettuce, ketchup and/or mustard. Enjoy!

Notes

Store in the fridge for a week or individually wrap and freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
The Best, Healthy Southwest Turkey Burgers
Amount Per Serving (1 burger)
Calories 161 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 233mg10%
Potassium 473mg14%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 266IU5%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg