TURKEY BURGERS 

Makes 4 (1/4 pound) burgers

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INGREDIENTS

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• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

• 6 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and very finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce- preferably organic

• 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup, see our homemade ketchup recipe

• 1 lb ground turkey

• Salt and fresh ground black pepper

• Romaine or greens to serve over 

• Red onions, pickles or other desired toppings

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INSTRUCTIONS​

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1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-low heat.

2. Saute the mushrooms, a 1/4-teaspoon salt, and a 1/4-teaspoon pepper. Cook until the mushrooms give off their liquid; about 10 minutes.

3. Stir in the garlic and cook about 1 minute or until fragrant.

4. Remove the skillet from the heat then stir in the Worcestershire sauce and the ketchup. Set aside until slightly cooled.

5. Gently mix the mushroom & garlic mixture into the ground turkey. (the mixture might be a bit sticky)

6. Wet hands and form the turkey mixture into four patties (or more for smaller burgers). 

7. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a wide non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the burgers then cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until an internal thermometer reads 165 degrees.

8. Transfer to a plate and let rest, lightly covered with foil, for 5 minutes. 

9. Serve over a bed or greens or romaine & top with a dollop of avocado mayo, sliced onion and/or pickle

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Recipe adapted from Inspiredtaste.net

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