Lemon & thyme turkey burgers

Lemon & thyme turkey burgers

Low-fat turkey burgers have all of the taste and none of the guilt, great for feeding the family

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Freezable

uncooked

Method

  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in a small pan, add the onion, fry for a few mins until lightly browned and soft, then cool. Mix the turkey with the lemon zest, thyme, parsley, onion and seasoning until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into 4 burgers and wrap a rasher of bacon around each. Put in a roasting tin, bake for 20-25 mins, then pan-fry for a few mins on each side to crisp up the bacon. Serve in a bun with lettuce, sliced tomato, tomato sauce and vegetable chips (recipe below).
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Vegetable chips

Cut a selection of carrots, parsnips and potatoes, depending on what's in season (no need to peel) into large chips. Toss in olive oil, a good sprinkling paprika and a little salt and spread over a baking sheet. Roast at the same temperature as the burgers for 45-50 mins, turning halfway through the cooking time.

Per serving

206 kcalories, protein 31g, carbohydrate 3g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 1g, sugar 2g, salt 0.69 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2010.

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  • Binder photo donnalovescheese

    31 May 2010

    donnalovescheese rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    The best turkey burger recipe I've made before and the vegetable chips make a lovely, healthy accompaniment.

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  • Binder photo DrFabio

    16 June 2010

    DrFabio rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really tasty, and great leftover for lunch. I wasn't sure if the lemon zest stated would be enough, but it was just the right lemony level for me.

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  • Binder photo Libby0

    29 June 2010

    Libby0 rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I cannot get hold of rspca approved turkey (only very expensive steaks or battery turkey) so I minced chicken instead. Very tasty and easy.

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  • Binder photo trinaod

    15 July 2010

    trinaod rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This is superb. I added a little milk and flour to bind the burgers together but the taste was lovely. I'm not really one for turkey either! Had with a pitta and salad.

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  • Binder photo Pewtersfood

    04 September 2010

    Pewtersfood rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Lovely burgers - will definately be using this recipe again

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  • Binder photo Lizzie

    15 September 2010

    Lizzie rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Loved these - so did all the family. Will be making again.

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  • Binder photo Rachel

    23 September 2010

    Rachel rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I really liked these burgers. Very tasty.

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  • Binder photo cakequeen75

    15 January 2011

    cakequeen75 commented on this recipe

    I made these for dinner tonight, absolutely delicious, and very easy to prepare, will definately make again!

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  • Binder photo ladybrady

    11 August 2011

    ladybrady rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Great burgers that were easy to make and tasted delicious. We did find them a little dry but this website was down so I had to try and remember the cooking times which I think I got wrong and I forgot the bacon which im sure whould help to keep them more moist.

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  • Binder photo jg734

    13 August 2011

    jg734 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very easy and delicious. Next time, I'll make twice as much and freeze for an even speedier supper.

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  • Binder photo Purple

    18 March 2012

    Purple rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    We found the lemon and sage flavours to be a bit too overpowering (I used fresh sage). I've made better turkey burgers with chopped apple in them.

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  • Binder photo GhibliGirl

    11 April 2012

    GhibliGirl rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    Far too lemony and took 40mins to cook in the oven as they were cool in the middle when tested after 30 mins and pan fried. Very disappointed as the kids wouldn't eat them due to the strong lemon flavour and the fact they don't go with tomato ketchup. A waste of good quality ingredients.

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  • Binder photo Hingy

    04 June 2012

    Hingy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Quick, easy and lovely flavour. Will be making again soon.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Freezable

uncooked

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 onion , finely chopped
  • 500g pack minced turkey
  • zest 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 4 thin rashers streaky bacon
  • buns, lettuce leaves, sliced tomato and tomato sauce , to serve
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Per serving

206 kcalories, protein 31g, carbohydrate 3g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 1g, sugar 2g, salt 0.69 g

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