turkey burgers with aioli

the perfect low-carb meal. makes 4 small burgers (enough for 2 people) but can be easily doubled.

  • 1 pound ground turkey (80% is ideal for burgers and meatballs)

  • 1/8 cup breadcrumbs

  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or whatever you have)

  • 1 tsp each: parsley, paprika, onion powder, black pepper

  • 2 cloves minced garlic

  • 1 egg per person for serving (turkey can be a little dry no matter what you do to it so a fried egg is the perfect topping)

  • cooking spray

aioli: (also good on sweet potatoes or deli sandwiches)

  • 1/2 lemon

  • 2 cloves minced garlic

  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard

  • 1/4 cup mayo

First, combine the garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl for the aioli. Allow to sit while you prepare the burgers.

Mix all burger ingredients together (minus the eggs) and form patties. Spray your pan and cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side.

Once you flip the burgers, start frying the eggs. Heat a saucepan over medium. When the pan is hot, spray with cooking spray and crack both eggs directly into the pan. Top with black pepper. Cook until whites are opaque but yolks are runny.

To finish the aioli, stir the mayo and the dijon mustard into the bowl with the garlic and lemon. Serve on top of burgers and finish with a fried egg.