Mini Black Bean Turkey Burgers
These Mini Black Bean Turkey Burgers deliver 32g protein and 278 calories per serving across 5 portions. Quick stovetop preparation makes them viable for weekend batch cooking or weekday assembly from prepped components. Covers lunch macros without the calorie density of traditional beef burgers while hitting protein benchmarks.
Ingredients
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Chili powder(8g)
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
- •1/2 tsp salt ($0.04)
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(539g)
- •Avocado
- •Lime
- •1/8 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
- •1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •Sour Cream(120g)
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •1/2 tsp sugar ($0.01)
- •Bread, Pita
- •Tomato
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Drain and rinse the black beans. Place the black beans in a large bowl and mash them slightly with your hands or a potato masher. Slice the green onions and add them to the bowl along with the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir until the beans are evenly seasoned.
- 2Add the ground turkey to the seasoned black beans. Mix well using your hands. Form 10 small patties (about 2-2.5 inches diameter, 1/2 inch thick). Place the patties on a roasting pan or a baking sheet covered with foil and wire cooling racks.
- 3Bake the patties in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until browned on the outside and no longer pink in the center. Alternatively, you can cook the patties in a skillet, on a grill, or using an indoor countertop grill.
- 4While the patties are baking, prepare the avocado sauce. Add the avocado (diced), juice from half a lime (about 2 Tbsp), garlic powder, salt, sugar, sour cream, and 2-4 Tbsp of water to a blender. Blend the ingredients together, adding the water slowly until a smooth, thick sauce forms.
- 5Smear some of the sauce inside each pita half, add a couple tomato slices, and two of the turkey patties.
Nutrition — Per Serving
278
calories
32g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Saturated fat
- 3.0g
- Sodium
- 295 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.7g
5 servings per batch · ~220g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Mini Black Bean Turkey Burgers have per serving?
Each serving delivers 32g of protein at 278 calories, making it a solid mid-range protein option for meal prep. The macro breakdown is 8g fat and 20g carbs, providing balanced macros without excess calories.
How long does Mini Black Bean Turkey Burgers take to prep?
This quick prep recipe yields 5 servings from stovetop cooking, so you're batch-prepping an entire lunch rotation efficiently. The smaller burger format cooks faster than traditional patties, reducing active prep time.
Is Mini Black Bean Turkey Burgers good for fat loss?
At 278 calories and 32g protein per serving, these burgers are well-suited for fat loss with a solid protein-to-calorie ratio. The black bean base provides fiber for satiety without excessive calories, supporting adherence during a deficit.
