Low FODMAP Garlic Herb Turkey Burgers with Lemon

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

Low FODMAP Garlic Herb Turkey Burgers with Lemon

Bright citrus and fresh herbs do all the heavy lifting here, with lemon zest, lemon juice, and a spoonful of Dijon mustard mixed straight into the ground turkey along with chopped parsley and oregano. The patties get a shallow thumb-print dimple before hitting a hot skillet, which keeps them cooking flat and gives that deep golden crust on both sides. A quick sear followed by a gentler finish over medium heat locks in juiciness while still hitting a safe 165°F all the way through. Crisp butter lettuce and juicy tomato slices add cool, fresh contrast, and a squeeze of extra lemon at the table brightens every bite. Optional mayonnaise adds a creamy finish for anyone who wants it, without overshadowing the herby, citrus-forward flavor of the patty itself. This one's an easy, satisfying pick for a low FODMAP dinner rotation — light, herby, and packed with flavor from ingredients you already trust.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the patties

1 ½ lb ground turkey (93% lean)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
Chef's tip
Swap it in for an equal amount of the oil or butter the recipe cooks with - do not add it on top of the existing fat.
3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp dijon mustard
¾ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For cooking

1 tbsp olive oil

For serving

4 burger buns, split and toasted
4 leaves butter lettuce
1 medium tomato, sliced
Ingredient note
A serving of up to about 1/2 of a tomato is low in FODMAPs. This recipe contains only about 1/4 of a tomato per serving, making it likely Low FODMAP. If you prefer to always avoid tomato, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
4 lemon wedges
¼ cup mayonnaise (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, garlic, parsley, oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork the meat, or the patties will be dense.
2
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Press a shallow dimple into the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook flat without puffing.

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