Build Your Own Canadian Cranberry and Herb Turkey Burgers!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil or low-fat cooking spray (3-4 sprays)
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries or craisins
• 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey (turkey mince)

OPTIONAL

• 6 slices Canadian bacon (optional)
• 6 toasted hamburger buns (optional)

Assorted condiments

• cheese slice
• cranberry sauce
• ketchup
• mustard
• dill pickles
• sliced fresh tomato
• lettuce
• sliced onion rings
• relish
• mayonnaise
• pickle
• mixed salad greens

Directions

1. 1

   If grilling the burgers, preheat grill to medium-high. (You can also pan-fry or barbeque these burgers.).

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan/skillet over medium heat, or spray three or four sprays of low fat spray. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Add the thyme, sage, salt and pepper; cook until fragrant, for about 30 seconds more.

3. 3

   Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and add the breadcrumbs and cranberries, stir to combine. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes. Add the turkey mince and stir until combined; do not overmix. Form the mixture into 6 burgers/patties.

4. 4

   To cook on the stovetop: Coat a large nonstick frying pan/skillet, preferably cast-iron, with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the burgers/patties, reduce heat to medium, and cook for about 5 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side for about 2 minutes. Cover and continue to cook until lightly browned but still juicy (the juices should run clear, not pink), about 3 - 4 minutes more.

5. 5

   To grill: Oil the grill rack and grill the burgers for 5 to 6 minutes per side, flipping gently to avoid breaking them.

6. 6

   Serve the burgers immediately, inside a burger bun with the optionial extras and condiments as suggested. A mixed salad is also a great accompaniment.

7. 7

   NB: If using the bacon or the cheese slices, grill or fry the bacon slices for about 2 to 3 minutes beforehand and then place the bacon or cheese slice on top of a cooked burger for the last 2 - 3 minutes of grilling or cooking time.