Turkey Burgers with Light Herb Mayo

Every once-in-a-while, i like to take a break from greasy, fatty beef burgers and pick a more lighter version that still tastes delicious and satisfies a burger splurge. I came across this recipe while scanning through Food Network website and made a few twists that turn it into this super moist and fragrant burger.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 lemon, zest of
1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 whole-wheat burger buns

Method:

For the Mayo mix:
Add mayo, sour cream, rosemary, garlic and lemon zest to a small bowl. Mix and set aside.


For the Burgers:
Preheat a grill pan on medium-high heat. Place ground turkey, half of mayo mixture, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Use your clean hands to gently combine and form 4 patties. Cook burgers on the grill for 8-10 min.
Cut burger bun in half. Brush both sides with a drizzle of olive oil and place on grill for 1-2 min. Sandwich buns with mayo mix, turkey patty and 1/4 cup of arugula. Repeat for each.

Nutrition Tips:

Substituting white buns for the whole-wheat ones adds heartiness and a good source of fiber. Using lean meat like turkey or even chicken cuts back on saturated fats. Adding light mayo is a smart way to moisten the patty while keeping it light.  Use herbs like rosemary to jazz up your meat. Add arugula instead of lettuce for some crunchiness.

You know you want one. :-)