Turkey Burgers

Nestle these protein and iron-rich patties between a whole wheat bun and your favorite fixins (the vitamin C in tomatoes helps with iron absorption!), or pair with some brown rice (or other whole grain) and your favorite seasonal veggies for a complete meal (recipe courtesy of West Virginia WIC).

Yield

6 Servings

Preparation time

15 minutes

Cooking time

10 minutes

Total time

25 minutes

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 lb ground turkey (lean)

1 c oats (quick or old fashioned)

1 t garlic powder

1⁄2 t black pepper

3 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded or cubed)

1 1⁄2 t oregano (optional)

1 t salt

2 T Worcestershire sauce

Source

West Virginia WIC

Instructions

Heat grill or broiler to 375 degrees.
Combine turkey, oats, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix lightly but thoroughly.
Shape into 6 patties about ¼ inch thick.
Place some of the shredded cheese or a cube of cheese into the middle of each patty.
Reshape the patty to cover the cheese.
Grill or broil the burgers about 4 inches from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until the center is no longer pink (170 degrees internal temperature).

Notes

Equipment you'll need:

Grill or broiler
Baking sheet (if broiling)
Large bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Spoon
Cutting board or large plate
Shredder or knife for the cheese