Turkey Burgers with Apple-Onion Pan Sauce in Lettuce Wraps
Juicy turkey patties get tucked into crisp lettuce with a savory-sweet apple and deeply browned onion sauce. Fresh parsley finishes each bite.
Fits Celiac, AIP, Hashimoto's and 16 more diets
Plan your dinnersGluten checks every recipe for everyone at your table. Free.
Ingredients
- 340 g ground turkey, 15% fat
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp fine salt
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 120 ml water
- 1 fresh apple, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves, whole, crisp leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Method
- Season turkey, shape two patties, and brown both sides in hot oil.
- Cook patties until browned and 165°F/74°C at the center; set aside.
- Soften onion in the skillet until deeply golden, stirring occasionally.6 min timer
- Add water, grated apple, and thyme; simmer until spoon-coating.8 min timer
- Return patties to the sauce and turn until well glazed.2 min timer
- Spoon sauce over patties in lettuce leaves; finish with parsley.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Turkey, lettuce, onion, apple and olive oil; no soy, legumes or dairy.
- Gluten-free: No grains, bread, stock or wheat-based sauces.
- Anti-inflammatory: Turkey, vegetables, fresh apple, herbs and olive oil; no added sugar.
- Low-histamine: Fresh turkey, apple, onion, thyme and parsley; the pan sauce uses water, not stock or vinegar.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
Cooking for more than one diet?
Add everyone you cook for, with their allergies, diets and ages. Gluten checks this recipe for each of them and tells you what to change for anyone who can’t eat it as written. It’s free to start.
Plan your dinnersMore Celiac recipes
Ginger-Blueberry Chicken Rice Bowls
Crisp-skinned chicken and tender vegetables get a savory ginger sauce with a gentle tart-sweet blueberry finish, all spooned over fluffy rice.
Greek Pork Souvlaki Skewers with Plum-Herb Pan Sauce
Juicy pork shoulder and sweetly browned red onion make these souvlaki skewers especially satisfying. A reduced plum-herb pan sauce clings to every bite, with cool cucumber on the side.
Kids’ plate: Pork souvlaki skewers
Beef Shawarma Bowls with Cucumber and Zucchini
Deeply browned beef and tender zucchini simmer in a cinnamon-oregano pan sauce, finished with cool cucumber and parsley. Serve in bowls for a hearty, scoopable dinner.
Kids’ plate: Beef Shawarma Bowls
French Chicken Fricassée with Carrot and Zucchini
Crisp-skinned chicken simmers in a thick, gently sweet sauce of grated apple and vegetables, finished with fresh parsley.
Kids’ plate: Chicken and Veggie Stew
Indian Chicken Tikka with Thick Onion Pan Sauce
Golden chicken and tender bell pepper simmer in a warmly spiced onion sauce, finished with fresh parsley. A cozy skillet dinner with plenty of sauce for dipping.
Kids’ plate: Chicken Tikka Skillet
Turkey Burgers with Cranberry-Pear Pan Sauce
Juicy turkey patties tuck into crisp lettuce with a tart cranberry-pear sauce, rounded out by fresh herbs.
Kids’ plate: Turkey Burger Lettuce Wraps
This recipe also fits: AIP recipes, Hashimoto's recipes, PCOS recipes, Anti-inflammatory recipes, Low-histamine recipes, Pregnancy recipes, Toddlers recipes, Dairy-free recipes, Alpha-gal recipes, Diabetes recipes, High blood pressure recipes, Heart health recipes, Gluten-free recipes, Crohn’s and colitis recipes, High cholesterol recipes, Keto recipes, Low-GI recipes, Paleo recipes, One pan recipes, Quick recipes, Gluten-free dairy-free recipes.