Citrus Maple Dijon dressing and crumbled goat cheese make these turkey burgers extra special and incredibly delicious! We like them over greens but would also be great served on a whole wheat bun with a veggie on the side!
Confession: This is actually my first ever turkey burger post.
So weird, right?
I mean, turkey burgers are one of my favorite Fix approved lunches and I swear they keep me more full than other kinds of proteins.
But I guess there are so many already FIXed recipes already out there that I love, I just haven’t gotten around to putting one up of my own.
And I guess my family kind of digs beef burgers, so I end up making them more often.
Plus turkey burgers can be a little…I don’t know…high maintenance? Compared to my no-frills beef burger (olive oil and salt are the only ingredients I use) anyway. There’s usually more mixing and chopping involved .
But these are definitely an exception to that. They are SO, SO simple, but the addition of the warmed goat cheese and the citrusy-maple Dijon sauce make them feel incredibly special.
The idea for this one came from a Bobby Flay recipe that I saw on the Food Network…I swear he is the burger guru. Everything I have learned about how to make a good burger came from him.
And these are no exception.
If it’s nice out, you can totally grill these outside. But since it’s March in PA and our weather hasn’t gotten the hint that it’s spring, I made them indoors in my cast iron pan.
You could serve these burgers on FIX approved buns, but both my husband and I ate them over the arugula for a nice dose of leafy greens. The flavor combo pairs perfectly! If you end up using bread, be sure you count some yellow.
Either way, they won’t disappoint! If you give them a try, be sure you let me know. I LOVE hearing from you!
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PinIngredients
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 T maple syrup (or sub honey)
- 1 T fresh orange juice
- 1/2 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
- 2/3 cup crumbly goat cheese (I used the honey goat cheese from Aldi)
- salt and pepper
- arugula or mixed greens
Instructions
- For the Citrus Maple Dijon: Whisk together in a small bowl the mustard, maple syrup, orange juice, lemon and orange zest, lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and add more maple if desired.
- For the burgers: Preheat the grill to high or an oiled grill pan/cast iron pan to medium high. Form the meat into four, 4-ounce burgers. Sprinkle the burgers on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. During the last minutes of cooking, add goat cheese to each burger, cover the grill/pan with foil and let the cheese soften slightly, about 1 minute. Place cooked burgers on a bed of arugula and drizzle with the Maple Citrus Dijon. Enjoy!
Notes
21 Day Fix: 1 RED, 1 GREEN (arugula), 1/2 BLUE per serving
WW Freestyle: 8 points per serving (5 points if using 99% turkey and reduced fat cheese)
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- Serving Size: 1 burger
Keywords: turkey burgers, burgers, grilling, gluten-free, high-protein, low-fat
Candice says
How does the meat stick together in a pattie without eggs or anything?
Nancylynn says
They just do! I promise 🙂
Lynda Christian says
Looking for gulentin free no red meats and about 1000 calories, Love green smoothies gained 70lbs broke my back, and had strerio shots and gained the weight, starting to go back to gym, and working out at home, the only time I ‘m hungry is at night after, 7:30pm. Need help. Thanks Lyn Christian
Nancylynn says
I’m not sure how to help here – have you consulted your doctor? 1000 calories seems too low!
Laura says
If someone were to have a strong disdain for goat cheese, what would be a good replacement? Maybe feta?…asking for a friend 😉
Nancylynn says
Lol! This made me laugh! Feta would work – or even a sharp cheddar!
Julie Lease says
These were DELICIOUS! And so simple.
Nancylynn says
Thank you!! So happy you liked them!!
Meg says
We have made this no less than 10 times. So delicious!! It’s been our go to dinner for grilling get together and everyone asks for the recipe.
Nancylynn says
That is SO awesome, Meg!! Thanks so much for sharing and making my night!! Love that you can serve such a healthy dish when you have company! <3 <3 <3
Erin says
We made these tonight and they were AMAZING!! My husband said I could make this meal multiple times a week. Looking forward to leftovers for lunch tomorrow!!!
Nancylynn says
Awesome, Erin! <3 <3 <3
Melissa says
Is the dressing ok to store in the fridge if I want to make this for my lunches for the week?
Nancylynn says
YES! <3
Gianna says
I have made this recipe so many times and it is just to die for. My husband says it is his favorite meal. I like to add a half cup of chickpeas and some roasted cauliflower, but I know that isn’t strictly fix approved.
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Nancylynn says
Oh – that sounds delish and would totally be FIX approved! I am so happy you and your husband love this recipe…that’s just awesome! Thanks for making my day!
cathy says
Do you count the dressing as an orange?
Abey says
I was wondering this same thing!
Nancylynn says
Hi ladies! Sorry this took me so long to respond to, but I actually don’t…there is no oil in the dressing, so it doesn’t give you the healthy fat that you need with an orange container. Make sense?
Liz says
This was delicious! My family is on the new path to healthy eating. We aren’t doing 21 day fix- but I have done it before and I felt the best when I was following that meal plan. I have to admit that I “cheated” a bit with the recipe bc my family is so fresh to healthy choices. 🙂 I doubled the recipe and used 1lb very lean ground turkey and 1lb 90/10 ground sirloin. I added a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, one egg white, and some Worcestershire sauce and made 6 large patties. I loved the creaminess of the goat cheese with the flavor of the sauce. I served with confession of a fit foodie’s chickpea salad (another excellent recipe) and some breaded zucchini slices cooked in ninja foodi. Unfortunately, the cheese and honey Dijon sauce wasn’t a hit with the rest of my family, but I thought it was wonderful.
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