Burgers, Burgers, and More Burgers!

I. Love. Burgers.  Often times when eating healthy, people tend to shy away from them.  Look no further!  Below are two of Martha Stewart's burger recipes (one salmon, one turkey) that I have adjusted and made many, many times.  These burgers are great on a bun, or my favorite, simply on their own.  I especially find the salmon burgers to be a genius idea.  It is a great, new way to eat salmon.  Both of the burgers below are just as good the next day.  I know everyone has a burger recipe, but the below will be instant hits in your house.  

Salmon Burgers . . .

Ingredients

• Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts only
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 pound skinless wild salmon fillets, bones removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon of nonfat, plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup of panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 English muffins, toasted (optional)
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Directions

1. Pre-heat Broiler.
2. Place salmon, scallion, egg, bread crumbs, lemon juice, dill and yogurt in a bowl and mix well, making sure to incorporate all of the ingredients.
3. Spray a cooking sheet and form salmon mixture into patties.
4. Broil 7-10 minutes, but watch carefully after 7 minutes, to make sure they don't get too crispy.  Burgers should be cooked through and golden brown.  
5. Many times I serve these without a bun.  They are great with sliced avocado and on a bed of arugula.  Often times I make a simple dipping sauce: a few tbs. of nonfat plain yogurt, juice and zest of one lemon, 1 tablespoon of capers (chopped), tablespoon of dill (chopped), salt/pepper to taste.  Taste the sauce as you make it and adjust accordingly.

Favorite Turkey Burger . . .

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (93 percent lean)
• 1/2 cup finely grated Gruyere cheese or any favorite cheese
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions

1. Heat grill to high. In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine ground turkey with Gruyere, scallions, breadcrumbs, mustard, and garlic; season generously with salt and pepper. Gently form mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties.
2. Lightly oil grill, grill pan, or place them on a baking sheet to broil. Place patties on hottest part of grill; sear until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Move patties to cooler part of grill; continue grilling until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes per side.
3. Again, I mostly make these burgers minus the bun.  Add hummus/avocado smash and a lightly dressed salad.