Get ready to sink your teeth into these juicy Quinoa Turkey Burgers! These burgers are a satisfying meal made with lean ground turkey, cooked quinoa, and a few surprise ingredients. This flavorful, family-friendly recipe will undoubtedly make your backyard BBQs the talk of the town!
What's packed with all the flavorful goodness of a classic burger, but comes with a healthier twist and cooks up in no time? You guessed it... Turkey Burgers!
These are deconstructed, juicy versions of your favorite beefy treat, and trust us, they're incredibly delicious. We're talking lean ground turkey, just the right seasonings, and a tangy homemade sauce.
Instead of the usual hefty beef patty, we'll use tender, succulent turkey. And to keep things interesting, I've even added quinoa to the mix.
The best part? Everything melds together so effortlessly that this recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Join us as we create these mouthwatering, healthier alternatives to the traditional burger that you and your loved ones will undoubtedly adore!
Ingredients
- Cooked Quinoa: This grain is not just incredibly nutritious but also adds additional texture to our turkey burgers. You can swap it with cooked brown rice or even breadcrumbs if you prefer.
- Ground Turkey Breast: The star of our dish! Lean and protein-packed, it's a fantastic alternative to traditional beef. You could also use ground chicken if that's what you have on hand.
- Worcestershire Sauce: A dash of this gives our burgers a tangy, umami flavor. Soy sauce or tamari would work as a substitute.
- Dijon Mustard: This lends a lovely kick and depth of flavor. Yellow mustard or even honey mustard could be used in its place.
- Horseradish: For that spicy, peppery note. If you're not a fan, feel free to leave it out or replace it with some hot sauce.
- Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper: For seasoning. Remember, you can always adjust these to taste.
- Mayo: This makes our aioli lusciously creamy.
- Sun Dried Tomatoes: These add a concentrated burst of tomato flavor. Rehydrated dried tomatoes or oil-packed ones both work great.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: For a touch of acidity in our aioli. White wine vinegar or lemon juice would also do the trick.
- Minced Garlic: For that irresistible aroma and flavor. Garlic powder can be used if fresh garlic isn't available.
- Fresh Ground Pepper: Adding a bit more spice to our aioli. Feel free to adjust this to your liking.
Step by Step
- Fire up the grill to high heat.
- Combine quinoa, turkey breast, Worcestershire, mustard, horseradish, sea salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands for a thorough mix.
- Shape the mixture into four patties and grill each side for 4-5 minutes.
- Ensure the turkey hits an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for safe eating.
- For the Aioli: Whisk yogurt or mayo, sun-dried tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ground pepper in a small bowl. Chill until serving time.
- Serve burgers hot off the grill with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli and your choice of toppings.
Tips and Tricks
- Get Creative with Toppings: Don't limit yourself to traditional lettuce and tomato. Think outside the box with avocado slices, caramelized onions, or even a fried egg. It's your burger, make it your own!
- Don't Overmix: When combining the turkey and other ingredients, be careful not to overmix. This could result in tough burgers. You want everything combined, but still a bit loose.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: Safety first! Always check that your turkey burgers reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. A meat thermometer is a handy tool for this.
- Rest Your Burgers: After grilling, let your burgers rest for a few minutes before diving in. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a juicier burger.
- Make Ahead Aioli: The Sun Dried Tomato Aioli can be made ahead of time. In fact, it tastes even better after the flavors have had some time to meld together in the fridge.
- Grill Care: Remember to oil your grill grates before cooking. This prevents the turkey burgers from sticking and makes flipping them much easier.
- Freeze for Later: These turkey burgers freeze well. Make a big batch and save some for those nights when you don't feel like cooking. Just defrost in the fridge and reheat when ready to serve.
More Burger Recipes to Try
- If you're a fan of our Turkey Burgers, you'll surely enjoy the juicy goodness of our Ninja Foodi Grill Burger, perfect for a fun-filled family dinner.
- For a delightful twist on the classic, our Italian Burgers combine succulent ground meat with robust Italian flavors.
- Looking for a healthier cooking method? Our Air Fryer Burgers deliver all the deliciousness without the excess oil, making them a hit among health-conscious foodies.
- And for our vegetarian friends, don't feel left out! Our Black Bean Quinoa Burgers are packed with protein and flavor, proving that plant-based can be just as tasty.
Quinoa Turkey Burgers with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 pound ground turkey breast
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Sun Dried Tomato Aioli
- ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sun dried tomatoes rehydrated (oil packed works as well)
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat grill to high.
- In a large bowl combine quinoa, turkey breast, worcestershire, mustard, horseradish, sea salt and pepper. Mix with your hands until well combined.
- Form into four patties. Grill 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- When cooking, please ensure that the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- For Aioli
- In a small bowl whisk together mayo, sun dried tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, garlic and ground pepper. Refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Serve with Sun Dried Tomato Aioli and desired fixings.
Shannon Graham
I've recently fallen in love with turkey burgers.