Green Chili Turkey Burger with White Beans
This is a variation of the beef and bean burgers base recipe featured in our Whole Life Meal Plan. This simple green chili turkey burger provides lots of flavor and moisture to satisfy your burger cravings, while also providing an extra serving of fiber!
Servings: 8 burgers
Calories: 286kcal
Ingredients
- ½ Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or cooking spray
- 15-ounce can low-sodium white beans, drained (~1 ½ cups)
- 1 pound 99% lean ground turkey
- 4-ounce can diced green chiles, drained
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs (whole grain suggested)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 1 large egg
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced (~1 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- Dash pepper
- 8 whole grain hamburger buns, lightly toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. Lightly brush a baking sheet with oil.
- Place drained beans in a large mixing bowl and lightly mash.
- Add turkey, chiles, crumbs, cilantro, onion, egg, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Create 8 patties with your hands and place on the pan, spaced at least 1” apart.
- Cook 10-12 minutes or until cooked through to 165ºF. Serve on toasted buns with toppings to YOUR taste. Enjoy!
Notes
You can also cook these burgers on the stovetop. Heat a skillet over medium. Add oil to the pan. Once the oil is shimmering, add the patties. Cook 4-5 minutes per side. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (165ºF).
Toppings to YOUR taste
- Sliced tomato
- Lettuce or leafy greens
- Sliced pepper jack cheese
- Pickled jalapeños
- Sliced or smashed avocado
- Ketchup or salsa
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4mg