Pregnancy Friendly Garlic Herb Turkey Burgers with Lemon
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4 servings
For the patties
- 1 Ā½ lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
Ingredient noteOregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/4 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- Ā¾ tsp kosher salt
- Ā½ tsp black pepper
- Ā¼ 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
- 4 lemon wedges
- Ā¼ cup mayonnaise (optional)
Ingredient noteStore-bought mayonnaise and mayo-based sauces are made with pasteurized eggs, so they are generally fine during pregnancy.
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 ā 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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