Mr. Food’S Smorgasburgers

Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
Hearty turkey and rice patties with savory Italian herbs and applesauce sweetness
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These Smorgasburgers are a creative twist on the classic burger, combining lean ground turkey with cooked brown rice for a satisfying texture boost. The mixture is bound with an egg and flavored with aromatic garlic, chopped onion, and dried sage, while applesauce adds a subtle sweetness that balances the savory notes. Pan-seared until golden brown, these patties hold together beautifully without being dry. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner, packed lunches, or a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers. Serve on toasted hamburger buns with your favorite condiments for a meal that is both comforting and nutritious.

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Mr. Food’S Smorgasburgers

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 669.9

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These Smorgasburgers are a creative twist on the classic burger, combining lean ground turkey with cooked brown rice for a satisfying texture boost. The mixture is bound with an egg and flavored with aromatic garlic, chopped onion, and dried sage, while applesauce adds a subtle sweetness that balances the savory notes. Pan-seared until golden brown, these patties hold together beautifully without being dry. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner, packed lunches, or a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers. Serve on toasted hamburger buns with your favorite condiments for a meal that is both comforting and nutritious.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and saut for about 5 minutes, until the onion is tender.
  3. Transfer the cooked onion and garlic mixture to a large bowl.
  4. Add the ground turkey, cooked brown rice, bread crumbs, egg, applesauce, dried sage, salt, black pepper, ketchup, and grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
  5. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well blended and combined.
  6. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a patty.
  7. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat.
  8. Cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Serve the hot patties on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 669.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.5g27%
Saturated Fat 4.0g20%
Cholesterol 137.3mg46%
Sodium 3087.0mg129%
Total Carbohydrate 83.1g28%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g33%
Sugars 6.7g
Protein 44.4g89%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: turkey, burgers, rice, italian, applesauce, sage, pan-fried, healthy, dinner, patties, garlic, onion, lean, protein, bread-crumbs, homemade, easy, weeknight, comfort-food, grain
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