Meal Kit

Lettuce-Wrapped Blue Cheese Turkey Burger

with green salad and special sauce

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs

  • Under %{max_calories} calories
    Under 35g carbs
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“How can there be a burger without a bun?” you may ask, confused. Quite easily! After all, in the 21st century, there's no reason to sacrifice everything for health. So we give you turkey, but inside the funkified flavor of blue cheese takes that turkey to a new level. There's a nice salad on the side (and what's healthier than a salad?), but you'll also make a special sauce to slather on your burger. And, yes, there's no bread in this banana stand, but the lettuce replacing it highlights the burger's flavor and hands out such a delicious crunch, you won't even miss the old wheat-y standby.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 1 Head of Butter Lettuce
  • 12 oz. Ground Turkey
  • 1 Beefsteak Tomato
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 1 Persian Cucumber
  • Info
    1 oz. Mayonnaise
  • Info
    1 oz. Blue Cheese Crumbles
  • 1 fl. oz. White Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Cajun Seasoning

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    610
  • Carbohydrates
    22g
  • Net Carbs
    17g
  • Fat
    44g
  • Protein
    35g
  • Sodium
    1580mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 3 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve and peel onion. Slice halves into thin strips. Separate leaves of lettuce. Set aside four largest pieces for burgers, and tear remaining leaves into 1" pieces. Core tomato and cut two 1/4" rounds. Cut remaining tomato into 1/2" dice. Trim cucumber, halve, and cut into 1/2" dice. Combine mayo and half the Cajun seasoning in a mixing bowl to create special sauce. Taste, and add more seasoning if desired.

  2. 2

    Caramelize the Onion

    Place a large non-stick pan over high heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and onion to hot pan. Stir constantly 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir occasionally until onions are golden brown and tender, 6-9 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from burner. Transfer onions to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Burgers

    In another mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Mix well and form into four equal-sized patties (about 1/3" thick and 4" in diameter). Using your hands, form blue cheese into two balls and flatten into 1" pucks. Divide cheese between two patties. Place remaining patties on cheese-topped patties and seal edges by pinching lightly. A tight seal helps cheese stay in burger while cooking.

  4. 4

    Cook the Burgers

    Return pan used to caramelize onions to medium heat. Place patties in hot pan. Cook until browned, 2-3 minutes. Flip, cover, and cook until burger reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 2-3 minutes. Cheese may leak from burgers. Don't worry, they're still delicious!

  5. 5

    Make the Salad

    In another mixing bowl, combine vinegar, 2 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss with torn lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cucumber.

  6. 6

    Finish the Dish

    Place patty on a lettuce leaf. Spread on special sauce and top with tomato slice, caramelized onion, and a second lettuce leaf. Serve salad on the side.

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