Although I work from home, I don’t always have a lot of time to make healthy and nutritious meals. With my son’s food allergies and me wanting to set a good example for healthy eating, we rarely eat out at restaurants. Sure, there are some healthy restaurant options out there but how many are budget-friendly? Not many. With my busy schedule, I always appreciate recipes that I can prepare the evening before to eliminate the prep time after school. It’s also a bonus when those healthy meal leftovers can turn into tomorrow’s lunch! These Cheddar Smokey Turkey Lentil Burgers are both delicious & nutritious – a winning combination! Plus, burgers are usually a hit with both kids and adults so you can save yourself from some of that dinner table whining. {wink}
Cheddar Smokey Turkey Lentil Burgers:
So what exactly makes these Cheddar Smokey Turkey Lentil Burgers so nutritious? Did you know that each 100-gram serving of turkey provides about 30 grams of high quality lean protein? Let’s not forget the nutrients turkey is packed with: vitamin B12 (helps keep your nervous system working well), selenium (an antioxidant mineral), and zinc (for a strong immune system).
These burgers also have Canadian lentils which are another nutritional powerhouse! They are high in protein and fiber and are a great source of potassium, iron and folate.
Short on time? You can make a larger batch of these burger and freeze some for a quick meal next week! Turkey and lentils both freeze really well so get creative with other recipes too:
- replace the meat in your favourite meatloaf recipe with turkey and lentils
- make a spaghetti sauce loaded with healthy vegetables, cooked ground turkey and lentils
- make a batch of chili with ground turkey and lentils with just the right amount of spice
- …you get the idea!
Keep school lunches in mind too – they are lots of supper ideas that would make great leftovers in tomorrow’s lunch like a turkey and lentil meatball sub (from leftover spaghetti night), burgers cut into bite-sized pieces and put in a wrap with sliced bell peppers and a little creamy salad dressing on the side, etc.
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) olive oil
- 2 cups (500 ml) onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 750 gr (1½ lb) ground Canadian turkey
- 1 cup (250 ml) cooked green lentils
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) oyster sauce (optional)
- 2 slices sandwich bread
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) milk
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 X 1 cm (½ inch) pieces of cheddar cheese
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan.
- Add onions and cook over low-medium heat until soft, browned and caramelized, 20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- While onions are cooking, break up bread into little pieces. Add milk and set aside to soak through, 5 minutes.
- Place turkey, lentils, bread mixture, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce and onions in a bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently mix together until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Be careful not to over mix to keep the burgers moist.
- Divide mixture into 8 even portions. Roughly shape into a ball. Press cheese into the middle and then mold mixture around it completely covering the cheese. Flatten into a patty shape. Place on sheets of wax paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to overnight. This will help patties hold their shape when cooking.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Celsius or 177 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add patties and cook over medium heat until browned, 2-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer to the oven and cook an additional 10-15 minutes until burgers are cooked through and an instant read thermometer reads 165 degrees Celsius or 74 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Looking for more delicious turkey recipes? Check out these other favourites!
Turkey Burgers in Tomato Sauce – an old family favourite. Don’t care for tomato soup? No problem! Substitute mushroom soup instead.
Italian Turkey Burger – packed full of delicious flavour!
Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by Canadian Turkey and Lentils.org; however, all opinions expressed here are my own.
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My family would love the Quick Pasta with Lentils recipe.
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Turkey Tacos!!! YUM!
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Turkey Tacos
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GOOD MORNING CASSEROLE – Breakfast is must
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Breakfast Tacos from Lentils
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TURKEY QUESADILLAS is a recipe that would definitely become a family favourite.
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In my family Turkey Quesadilla would be a big hit.
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The TURKEY APPLE MEATLOAF MUFFINS look awesome!
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The Smoky Turkey Lentil Chili sounds delicious!
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I have been stressing about a vegetarian house guest.With the Lentil Zucchini Lasagna,I know what I’ll make now,thanks!
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They look so delicious!
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The BATCH TURKEY MEATBALLS would be a hit at my supper table.
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BATCH TURKEY MEATBALLS. thanks
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My kids would love the Turkey Quesadillas.
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My family would love the Mediterranean Lentil Pasta Salad.
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We’d love to try the Broccoli, Lentil & Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner!
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I think my family would enjoy the One Pan Thai Turkey Bowls.
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lori galbraith says
I have just started using more lentils again and I think the Smoky Turkey Lentil Chili would be a great recipe to try.
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The TURKEY QUESADILLAS are sure to be a family favourite!!
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Shredded Turkey Tacos is fav!
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Quick Pasta with Lentils is filling, easy,and delicious.
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Batch turkey meatballs
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lemony lentils
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The lentil recipe we would enjoy is the One Pan Thai Turkey Bowls.
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I think my family would like PIRI PIRI GRILLED TURKEY DRUMMETTES
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This sounds so good!
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ming says
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Turkey Quesadillas
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I think the family would like the Piri Piri Grilled Turkey Drummettes!
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Jo B says
We love tacos so Turkey Tacos would be our favourite. Thanks for the chance and the great recipes.
Jo B says
Turkey Lentil rage from the Lentils.org page.
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I think that the piri piri turkey drumsticks would be great
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Krista M says
Honey Garlic Turkey Tenders with Sweet and Smoky Dipping Sauce would be a hit in our house because of that crunch factor! The great thing is with mixing that wheat bran in the coating, kids don’t even realize the tenders are healthy! Score point for mom!
Megan Willis says
My kids would love the Turkey Tacos!
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Piri Piri Grilled Turkey Drummettes
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The TURKEY QUESADILLAS will be a favourite in our home
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Both my kids love chicken drumsticks and they would love this recipe a lot HONEY GARLIC TURKEY CASSEROLE
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The Piri Piri Grilled Turkey Drummettes
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The family would also love the The Piri Piri Grilled Turkey Drummettes
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The SMOKED TURKEY WRAPS yum
Krista M says
Our family loves tacos so I would make the Roasted Lentil & Cauliflower tacos for a new, healthier twist on a classic!
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I know that my family will love the beer can turkey, I’m going to try it this Thanksgiving!
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My family would also the love Broccoli, Lentil & Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner.
Carole D says
My kids would love the turkey quesadillas!
Carole D says
Strawberry Cheesecake & Ice Cream Pie. I didn’t know you can make something so delicious with lentils!
Tara Betterley says
I am going to say the Turkey Meatball Subs will be a new favorite with my kids.
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I think everyone would go for the breakfast tacos.
Stephanie LaPlante says
We would love the Piri Piri Grilled Turkey Drummettes
Stephanie LaPlante says
We would also like the Lentil, Avocado & Peanut Butter Brownie