Apple-Turkey Burgers with Cranberry-Apple Salsa
- Yield 4 servings
Try these healthy and delicious turkey burgers.
U.S. Apple Association
Ingredients
- Cranberry-Apple Salsa:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 sweet apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup whole cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup scallions, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, steemed, seeded, and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Apple-Turkey Burgers:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 large apple, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Cooking spray
- 4 (2-ounce) whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
Instructions
- To prepare salsa: Combine sugar, cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add half of the chopped apples stirring well; cover and reduce heat. Cook gently until apples are soft and mash with a potato masher untilalmost smooth. Add cranberry sauce to apple mixture and let cool slightly. Add the remaining apples, scallions, jalapenos, and cilantro if desired. Serve with Apple-Turkey Burgers. Refrigerate any remaining salsa for up to 3 days.
- To prepare burgers: Combine turkey, apple, salt, pepper, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a patty. Lightly coat a large skillet or grill pan with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Cook turkey burgers 6 to 8 minutes per side or until done. Serve on toasted buns with salsa.
