Turkey Broccoli Quinoa Burgers (Printable Version)

Juicy turkey burgers with quinoa and broccoli for a protein-packed, healthy meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Burger Base

01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 1 cup cooked quinoa
03 - 1 cup finely chopped steamed broccoli florets
04 - 1 large egg

→ Seasonings and Aromatics

05 - 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ For Cooking

12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, cooked quinoa, chopped broccoli, egg, green onions, garlic, parsley, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined—do not overmix to maintain tenderness.
02 - Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1 inch thick, pressing lightly to compact without compressing too tightly.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
04 - Add the patties to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature reaching 165°F.
05 - Let burgers rest for 2–3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, then serve on gluten-free buns, lettuce wraps, or as desired with your favorite toppings.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • The quinoa keeps these burgers incredibly moist without needing breadcrumbs or fillers
  • You can shape the patties ahead of time and cook them straight from the fridge
  • They freeze beautifully so double the batch for easy weeknight meals
02 -
  • Overmixing makes tough burgers so stop as soon as everything comes together
  • The patties will feel soft before cooking but firm up beautifully in the pan
  • Dont press down with your spatula or youll lose all those precious juices
03 -
  • Let your mixture rest in the fridge for 15 minutes before shaping for easier handling
  • Use a kitchen scale to divide the meat evenly so all burgers cook at the same rate

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