Mozzarella-stuffed Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 egg
• 1/2 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• mix the ground turkey, egg, black beans, red bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until blended; form the mixture into 4 patties.
• heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook the turkey patties in the skillet until cooked through and no longer pink the center, 7 to 10 minutes per side. an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 160 degrees f (70 degrees c).