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How to Make Turkey Quinoa Baked Burgers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of the same old beef burgers? Why not switch things up with a healthier and tastier option - Turkey Quinoa Baked Burgers! These delicious patties are packed with flavor and nutrients, making them the perfect option for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Quinoa is a superfood that is not only high in protein but also contains essential amino acids, making it a great alternative to bread crumbs in traditional burger recipes. Combined with lean ground turkey, these burgers a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • ½ cup Worcestershire sauce, divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)
  • 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®)
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a glass baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Combine cooked quinoa, onion mixture, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, eggs, barbeque sauce, hot sauce, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Whisk together. Add ground turkey and mix well with hands. Form patties and place in the prepared baking dish.
  • Mix remaining 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar together in a bowl to make a paste. Spoon on top of the patties.
  • Bake patties in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 35 to 45 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 130mg
    • Sodium: 732mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 496mg

    Categories

    Turkey recipes
    Quinoa recipes
    Baked recipes
    Burger recipes