Italian Turkey Burgers
These Italian Turkey Burgers pack 56g protein and 581 calories per serving — substantial protein density. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, covering multiple lunch days in one cook. Built for macro tracking and muscle-building phases where total protein intake is the priority.
Ingredients
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(454g)
- •Turkey Breakfast Sausage(454g)
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(80g)
Plain dry bread crumbs. Panko works too but is lighter per cup.
- •Basil, Dried(10g)
- •Oregano, Dried(10g)
- •Fennel Seeds, Dried(5g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Cheese, Asiago, Shredded(227g)
- •Mozzarella Cheese(227g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Bread, Hamburger Bun, Whole Wheat
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
Instructions
- 1Preheat a grill to medium-high. While the grill heats, make the burgers by placing the ground turkey, turkey sausage, bread crumbs, basil, oregano, fennel, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large mixing bowl.
- 2Gently mix with your fingers. Make sure the ingredients are fairly evenly incorporated, but do not compact the meat.
- 3Shape into 6 patties, then grill on medium high until the bottoms are browned (about 5 minutes).
- 4Flip and continue grilling until cooked through; about 5 additional minutes. When the burgers are almost ready, top with mozzarella and Asiago cheeses.
- 5Meanwhile, place the veggie slices in a medium bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- 6Place in a grill basket and grill until softened and lightly charred, about 8 minutes, turning the veggies often so that they do not burn. Toast the buns as desired.
- 7Serve burgers on the buns, topped with grilled veggies. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
581
calories
56g
protein
32g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 17g
- Saturated fat
- 13.8g
- Sodium
- 1555 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.4g
6 servings per batch · ~251g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Italian Turkey Burgers have per serving?
Each serving delivers 56g of protein and 581 calories with 32g fat and 17g carbs. The protein-to-calorie ratio makes this a solid choice for hitting daily protein targets without excess carbohydrate intake.
How long does Italian Turkey Burgers take to prep?
Italian Turkey Burgers are quick prep and batch into 6 servings, allowing you to cook an entire week of lunches on the stovetop in one session. The burger format means minimal active prep work before cooking.
Is Italian Turkey Burgers good for muscle gain?
At 56g protein per serving, Italian Turkey Burgers support muscle-building phases effectively with moderate calorie density at 581 calories. The macro split prioritizes protein while keeping carbs lean, fitting well into a body composition-focused approach.
