Liver Friendly Recipe: Apple Turkey Burgers
Apple Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
- 12 ounces of lean ground turkey
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple (cored, chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 6 ounces of cranberry sauce
- 4 small hamburger buns, whole-wheat
- 2 cups of chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups of chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup of chopped onion (your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat BBQ to a high setting (8+)
- In a bowl, mix turkey, apple, coriander, salt, pepper, and cranberry sauce together until thoroughly combined. Form turkey mixture into four patties.
- Reduce heat to medium. Place turkey burgers on the grill rack over heat. Cover and grill for 6-10 minutes, or until no longer pink.
- Place the opened bun on each plate. Top with the cooked turkey burger, lettuce, chopped tomato and chopped onion. Cover with the other half of bun.
Approximate nutrition details (per 1 of 4 servings)
- Calories 311
- Fat 8g
- Sodium 284mg
- Protein 21g
- Fiber 6g
- Carbohydrates 47g
Is the turkey,apple burger recipe okay for someone who has NAFLD?
Hi Yvonne, while these recipes were certainly built to provide a healthier take on common dishes, they may not be right for every person living with a liver disease. We suggest in the case of someone with NAFLD to review this recipe with their doctor or dietician for best results, as this recipe may or may not work with their overall meal plan and goals. For more information, please call us toll-free at 1 (800) 563-5483. Thank you!