Burgers are a love language in our household, so it only seemed fitting for me to share a burger recipe as a favorite of mine! These healthy southwest turkey burgers are in our monthly recipe rotation for meal prep because they’re that good. They’re great for weekly meal prep and also work wonderfully for a yummy weekend meal when hosting friends or for holiday weekends like Memorial Day coming up.

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COACH D’S HEALTHY SOUTHWEST TURKEY BURGERS

PREP TIME:  10 minutes || COOK TIME:  15-20 minutes || MAKES: 6 servings

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1 ½ lbs. 93/7 lean ground turkey 

• 5g minced garlic

• 5g Cilantro, fresh, chopped

• 25g Green onions, fresh, chopped

• 5g Taco seasoning

• 6 burger buns we used Nature’s Own Whole Wheat kind

• 6 slices of pepper jack cheese

• Lettuce, tomato, avocado (your choice of burger toppings)

WHAT TO DO:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking sheet with cooking oil spray or line with parchment paper. 

2. While the oven is heating, add ground turkey, garlic, cilantro, green onions, and turkey seasoning to a mixing bowl or bowl of a stand-up mixer. Using your hands or paddle attachment for a stand-up mixer, combine ingredients until well combined.

3. Form 6 burger patties and place on the baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and flip burgers over, then bake for another 5-10 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. In the last few minutes of baking, add cheese. You could also add a baking sheet with the buns (separated) for a toasted bun if you’re planning to serve right away. (If prepping for the week, I recommend adding cheese when reheating to eat later on.)

5. Build your burger with your favorite toppings and enjoy with a side of fries, fruit, salad, or veggies!

MACROS PER SERVING: 31P/16F/26C | 385 calories

*does not include burger toppings of choice

You can find the recipe in the MyFitnessPal database by searching:

“KLN Recipe: Coach D’s Southwest Turkey Burgers”

TRY IT:

• For less fat, you can eliminate the cheese or use half of a slice instead.

• For fewer carbs, lose the bun and make it a lettuce wrap instead or serve on top of salad greens.

Find more macro-friendly recipes here or grab our free cookbook Everyday Macros here for simple and streamlined meal prep recipes and ideas.

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