Summertime… it’s almost here.
While I don’t look forward to the sweltering days this Texas summer will no doubt bring, I’m thrilled that it’s the time of the year where I can step outside and be engulfed by the smell of a grill firing up and cooking all kinds of delightful meats and veggies. I’m also thrilled that it’s now acceptable to hang out outdoors for unspecified amounts of time, sipping your summer drink of choice as you hear the ice clinking against the side of your glass.
It’s a fabulous time of year, and this recipe fits right in for the summertime.
It combines two of my favorite things: barbecue and burgers. And it’s pretty darn healthy, too, adapted from Lindsey Catarino’s 10-Day Shakeology Challenge from last summer.
Here’s how you make an individual burger… and this recipe can be doubled, triples or quadrupled easily:
BBQ Turkey Burgers
Saucy, delicious BBQ Turkey Burgers are topped with roasted onions and homemade barbecue sauce and served up on a toasted bun. This turkey burger is the perfect more healthy burger option for summertime grilling months.
Ingredients
- 4 oz . lean ground turkey breast
- 1 tablespoon BBQ Sauce, (or your favorite store-bought kind)
- 1 teaspoon Erin's BBQ Seasoning, (or your favorite store-bought kind)
- 2 large slices of onion
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Whole wheat hamburger bun, , toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- In a small bowl, combine the turkey, BBQ sauce and seasonings until well mixed. Shape the mixture into a burger patty and place on a greased baking sheet.
- On the other end of the baking sheet, lay out the slices of onion. Sprinkle the salt and the balsamic vinegar over the onions.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the burgers are cooked through.
- Serve on top of a whole wheat bun and enjoy!
What are you looking forward to the most about this summer?
Eileen says
Burgers are the classic summer food, aren’t they? I must have one soon! Maybe out in the backyard, with a vat of potato salad, a big hat, and a good beer… 🙂
Erin says
They really are a classic summer food. And I feel ya — I think we’re going to be making some burgers tomorrow! And I like the way you think. Burgers are better with a vat of potato salad, a floppy hat and a good beer!
Mandy says
Good heavens does this look delicious. I love BBQ burgers, with some cheddar cheese. Perfection and definitely summer fare.
Erin says
Thanks, Mandy! I love BBQ burgers, too, and cheddar cheese topping them is fabulous!
I hope you’re enjoying your summer so far!
Jayne says
Erin, this honestly looks fabulous! Served with some homemade roasted potato wedges and some ranch dressing and/or guacamole… I am hungry.
Erin says
Thanks, Jayne, and I bet this would be fabulous with homemade roasted potato wedges with ranch or guacamole. Yum. 🙂
Carole says
Hi Erin, Carole’s Chatter is collecting BBQ related things today. This is a nice one. I do hope you pop over and link in. This is the link . Cheers
Erin says
Thanks, Carole!
Carole says
Erin, so glad you came over to the big BBQ. Hope to see you again soon. Cheers