September is National Cholesterol Awareness month, and to celebrate, we whipped up delicious, better-for-you (turkey) burgers! As you probably know, we love using Mazola® Corn Oil as a better-for-you option. A clinical study showed Mazola® Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil. To learn more about this claim, see Mazola.com.
These turkey burgers are super easy to make and are topped with a super flavorful jalapeno slaw and a schmear of sriracha “mayo.” While this recipe isn’t necessary Keto, paleo, or Whole 30, it’s healthier than a greasy beef burger and still just as tasty!
Sometimes turkey burgers can be dry or flavorless but that’s NOT the case here. They are juicy and full of amazing flavor, especially with the layer of the lightly spicy sriracha “mayo.”
What makes these turkey burgers healthy?
Now, you might be wondering how these turkey burgers are “better for you,” and I’m ready to share all those tips with you! Reminder, I’m not a health expert, so always consult your doctor for any major decisions. But, these little swaps are definitely great choices.
- Instead of ground beef, use ground turkey.
- Cook your turkey burgers in Mazola Corn Oil instead of butter.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for the jalapeño slaw and spicy mayo.
- If you want to skip the gluten, you can enjoy these without a bun as an open faced sandwich.
Mazola Corn Oil is an all-purpose, cholesterol free cooking oil that is a smart heart-healthy* choice for your family. *See Mazola.com for more information on the relationship between corn oil and heart health. It has a variety of uses including baking, grilling, sautéing, stir frying, or mixing up a marinade or dressing.
What do I need to make these turkey burgers?
These homemade turkey burgers are super easy to make and just require a few ingredients.
- Ground Turkey. You can find ground turkey typically at any grocery store. We don’t have any particular brand that we recommend, they all work great!
- Spices. You just need salt, pepper, and paprika. Easy, peasy and delicious.
- Mazola Corn Oil. This is for frying the turkey burgers after you make them.
How do you make these turkey burgers?
It’s incredibly simple to whip these burgers up. You mix up all the ingredients in a glass mixing bowl and then portion into four burgers.
You will need to chill them in the fridge so they can firm up. While you do that, you can make your jalapeño slaw and spicy mayo. Don’t forget about these two toppings because they bring so much flavor to the entree!
More healthy recipes.
If you are looking for some other healthy recipes, we’ve got you covered. Here are a handful you will love.
- Grilled Turkey Drumstick Sandwiches. These turkey sandwiches are so delicious and topped with an apple bbq sauce.
- Healthy Tomato Soup. This tomato soup is healthier because it’s made with kefir! It still gives you that delicious tomato soup flavor we all love.
- Easy Cobb Salad. I am obsessed with Cobb salads. This one is made with a healthier ranch dressing and packed full of protein.
Turkey Burgers, Jalapeno Slaw, Sriracha “Mayo”
Ingredients
Turkey Burgers
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2-3 Tablespoons Mazola Corn Oil
- 4 whole wheat burger buns
Jalapeno Slaw
- 3 cups slaw mix
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Mazola Corn Oil
- salt + pepper to taste
Sriracha "Mayo"
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Turkey Burgers
- Add ground turkey, salt, pepper, and paprika to a medium size bowl. Stir with wooden spoon until combined.
- Form into four equal sized patties and place on a plate (not a paper towel or napkin) and place in fridge for at least 15 minutes.
- Add Mazola Corn Oil to frying pan and warm up for a few minutes. Once pan is hot, add chilled turkey burgers and cook on first side for 5 minutes.
- Flip, flatten slightly, and cook for at least another 5 minutes. Continue cooking (and flipping, if needed) until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Remove from pan and add to whole wheat bun with sriracha "mayo" and jalapeno slaw. Enjoy!
Jalapeno Slaw
- Add slaw mix and jalapeno together in a large bowl. MIx til combined.
- In a separate, small bowl, add greek yogurt, Mazola Corn Oil, cilantro, salt and pepper and stir til combined.
- Pour greek yogurt mixture over slaw mixture until fully coated. Add additional slaw mix, if desired.
Sriracha "Mayo"
- Whisk greek yogurt, sriracha, and salt together until combined.
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