NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 whole sprouted grain bun

0.25 cup marinara sauce

0 tsp avocado oil

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh arugula

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a bowl, mix the ground turkey with sea salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and garlic powder.

• 2

  Form the turkey mixture into a single thick patty.

• 3

  Heat avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

• 4

  Sear the patty for 5-6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the exterior is golden brown.

• 5

  During the last 2 minutes of cooking, place the mozzarella cheese on the patty and cover the skillet to melt it.

• 6

  Toast the sprouted grain bun in the same skillet or a toaster until lightly crisp.

• 7

  Warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.

• 8

  Assemble the burger by placing the fresh arugula on the bottom bun, followed by the cheesy turkey patty.

• 9

  Spoon the zesty marinara over the cheese and sprinkle with grated parmesan before closing the bun.