A thick, juicy turkey patty sits proudly on a toasted, golden-brown whole-grain bun, adorned with a slice of glistening cheddar cheese melting into the nooks of the patty. Fresh, crisp lettuce and tomato add pops of vibrant green and red, while a dollop of tangy homemade sauce peaks seductively from the edges. Served with a vibrant, colorful mix of fresh vegetable and quinoa salad.

Yankee Fast Food Day Lean Turkey Burgers

Name: Yankee Fast Food Day Lean Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Ground turkey, lean, 1lb; Whole-grain buns, 4 split and toasted; Cheddar cheese, 4 slices; Lettuce, 4 leaves fresh and crisp; Tomato, 1 large sliced; Onion, 1 small thinly sliced; Garlic powder, 1 tsp; Black Pepper, To Taste; Olive Oil, 2 tsp

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: November 16, 2023

Today, in honor of Fast Food Day, we're giving a makeover to one of America's favorite fast food items: The Classic Cheeseburger. Turning it healthier does not mean sacrificing its juicy, craveable taste. The key ingredients are lean ground turkey, whole-grain buns, and all our favorite topping staples for color and crunch!

Ingredients (for 4)

Ground turkey, lean - 1lb
Whole-grain buns - 4 - split and toasted
Cheddar cheese - 4 slices
Lettuce - 4 leaves - fresh and crisp
Tomato - 1 large - sliced
Onion - 1 small - thinly sliced
Garlic powder - 1 tsp
Black pepper - To Taste
Olive oil - 2 tsp

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🛠️⏲️

Preheat the grill or broiler to get ready for cooking your burger.
Step 2 - 🍗🧂🍔

In a large bowl, season the ground turkey with garlic powder, black pepper, and a dash of salt. Then, shape the mixture into 4 evenly-sized patties.
Step 3 - 🍔🔥🔄

Place the patties on the preheated grill or under the broiler. Make sure to turn them occasionally for even cooking. Continue until the patties are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in the middle.
Step 4 - 🍔🧀🔥

Top each cooked burger patty with a slice of cheddar cheese. Continue to cook just until the cheese melts nicely over the patty.
Step 5 - 🥖🥬🍅

Brush the whole-grain buns with a thin layer of olive oil and toast them lightly on the grill. Once done, start assembling each burger with a layer of crisp lettuce, a slice of juicy tomato, and some thin slices of onion over the cheesy patty.
Step 6 - 🍔🥗🍟

Serve the prepared burgers hot and fresh. For a complete meal, pair the burgers up with a side salad or some baked sweet potato fries.

Additional

Making these burgers is a fun and messy endeavor that kids will enjoy. They can help in shaping the patties, assembling the ingredients, and setting the table. To make these burgers even more festive, consider adding a fun flag or sign written 'Fast Food Day' on the toothpick that goes through the burger!