let’s be honest- turkey burgers don’t have a reputation for being the most exciting. I’ve unlocked the flavor and excitement with these herby turkey burgers with seared peaches and a drizzle of sumptuous greek yogurt. the secret is what percentage of fat you are using in your ground turkey mixture along with what’s inside the burger patties. no bun is even necessary- these are so hearty, bright and flavorful served solo. ok, fine, grab a brioche bun for dad– just in case.
ingredients:
here is the ingredient line up…
- ground turkey I use a lean ground turkey in this recipe- a 93/7 ratio. I repeat- I repeat- do not buy extra lean. You’ll thank me later.
- fresh peaches: the perfect companion to the herby turkey patties.
- shallots: fresh minced shallots go in the burger patty and sautéed shallots will also accompany the peaches atop.
- fresh herbs: fresh basil and fresh mint are such a delicious combination in this dish.
- lemon: fresh lemon zest is in the burger patties as well as the seared peach mixture.
- greek yogurt: a schmear of full fat greek yogurt drizzled with good olive, salt and pepper is delightful on these burgers.
- good olive oil: a generous drizzle goes in the turkey burger patties as well as in the greek yogurt sauce.
- parmesan cheese: freshly-grated parmesan cheese is a dream in the turkey burger patties.
- seasonings: salt, pepper and granulated garlic season the burgers and seared peaches.
how to make:
this dish is simple to execute after a few simple steps. first, you will mix and form your turkey burger patties. after searing your patties, you will add peaches and shallots to saute in the same burger pan. finally, you will mix up a quick mixture of greek yogurt with a drizzle of good olive oil, salt and pepper. finally, it’s time to build the burger! Top your burger with a drizzle or schmear of greek yogurt followed by the seared peaches and shallots, as well as more fresh mint and basil leaves. enjoy!
menu ideas:
these herby turkey burgers with seared peaches can be versatile for different meal times.
- weeknight family dinner: serve herby turkey burgers with baked oven fries and fresh avocado.
- couples dinners party: serve herby turkey burgers alongside my greek salad with pistachios and my candy bar date bark for dessert.
- sunday supper: serve the herby turkey burgers in buttered brioche buns with slices avocado and Bibb lettuce. serve with your favorite potato salad and grilled asparagus.
Herby Turkey Burgers with Seared Peaches
Ingredients
Turkey Burgers:
- 2 lbs ground turkey lean with 93/7 fat, not extra lean
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil separated, plus more for garnishing
- 6 mint leaves minced
- 3 basil leaves minced
- 1 T lemon zest
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated on the microplane
- 1 T dijon mustard
- 1 T shallots finely minced
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 10 grinds of freshly-cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
Greek Yogurt Topping:
- 1/2 cup full-fat greek yogurt
- drizzling of good olive oil
- sprinkling of salt & pepper
Seared Peaches:
- ½ cup peeled shallots diced small
- sprinkling of salt & pepper
- 1.5 cups fresh peaches medium diced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh mint minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine turkey burger ingredients with 1 Tablespoon of the olive oil until well combined. Form into 5 uniform burger patties and place on a parchment lined sheet pan. Add another sheet of parchment atop and press down gently, lightly flattening patties until uniform.
- Preheat a large saute pan or cast iron skillet over medium high heat- for 3 minutes. Add the second tablespoon of olive oil. Add the first batch of patties to the pan- careful not to overcrowd and leave undisturbed another 3 minutes.
- Flip and cook an additional 3 minutes, turning down heat as needed. Transfer burgers back to your original sheet pan and transfer to the oven. Bake an additional 5 minutes until just cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together greek yogurt with a large drizzle of good olive oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper.
- Begin re-warming the burger saute pan with brown bits over medium heat and add the shallots to the pan. Saute 2-3 minutes until translucent. Stir in peaches, salt and pepper and saute an additional 2 minutes. Off the heat, stir in lemon zest and fresh mint.
- To serve burgers, top turkey burger patties with a spoonful of Greek Yogurt Topping spread atop each patty along with a large spoonful of the seared peaches finished with fresh mint and basil leaves.
- If serving in buns, I would recommend a buttered brioche roll. Enjoy!
