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Mr. Food’S Smorgasburgers

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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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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 669.9
Description
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
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 cup Dry bread crumbs
  • 1 md Onion, chopped
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Garlic Clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried sage
  • 1 pound Ground turkey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cup Cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Ketchup
  • 8 Hamburger Buns
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and saut for about 5 minutes, until the onion is tender.
  3. 3
    Transfer the cooked onion and garlic mixture to a large bowl.
  4. 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. 5
    Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well blended and combined.
  6. 6
    Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a patty.
  7. 7
    Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat.
  8. 8
    Cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. 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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