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Home » Cranberry & Kale Turkey Burgers

Cranberry & Kale Turkey Burgers

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 12 Comments

I’ve been hoarding this recipe since Thanksgiving. I promise my intentions are good though. Since I’ve been hit or miss the past couple months on the blog, I thought I’d fill you in a little bit with what has been going on in my life….

  • My first cookbook was published, Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies! 
  • Eric and I did a the OUC half marathon. It was a super HOT race, but a great experience running a half in our hometown. 
  • It’s been a rough time at our church as our former paster died last week.. and through this I’ve been reminded that God doesn’t always answer prayer. That His time table is different from ours. Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and neither are you’re ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
  • We finished decorating our tree… tonight. Yeah, better late than never.
  • I did my first “real” TV segment with food prep! 
  • We babysat our nephew and realized how tough it is to care for a child… guess Eric isn’t getting a cat for Christmas…poor guy.
  • I’m working with the Orlando Magic, a lot and I just love those guys!
  • Auburn is going to the National Championship game! Okay, okay.. you maybe already knew that but I just thought it might be worth reminiscing?


Cranberry & Kale Turkey Burgers
makes 6 (4oz) burgers

1 shallot, diced
1 1/2 pound ground turkey breast
1/2 cup packed chopped kale
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

In large bowl, gently mix together all ingredients until combined. Form burger mixture into 6 uniform patties. Grill burgers over medium high heat, cooking 8 minutes on each side until firm and cooked through.

Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. Caitlin says

    November 20, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    Delish! Your site has some wonderful recipes. I have a dairy allergy, so we nixed the blue cheese on these, but other than that made them as is the first time and served on buns with avocado and kale. Cumin gave it a Mexican feel to us.
    The next time we made them and used sage in place of the cumin to give it more of a Thanksgiving feel. AMAZING. Thank you for such a good dinner and leftovers.

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      November 20, 2014 at 10:27 pm

      Thank you Caitlin!! WOW you’re adaptions sound fabulous– I love the sage idea!! Did you use fresh or dried? I’ll have to give it a try. YUM THANKSGIVING.

      Reply
  2. Lee says

    September 26, 2014 at 8:12 am

    Literally stalking your entire site. IT’S FREAKING GORGEOUS.

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      September 28, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      OGM, Lee. you crack me up!! Thanks for all the love. Blushing.

      Reply
  3. Danielle Hayes says

    December 26, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    Kristina, I have all of the ingredients to make this Tonight a d cannot wait! I bought 2 ib if turkey meat and since there is just the two of us, it will make extra! Is it possible to freeze patties and if so, how is it done? Before or after cooking and how would you wrap it? If not, we will have a delicious lunch the next few days 🙂 Love your blog!

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    • Love & Zest says

      December 26, 2013 at 6:02 pm

      Hey Danielle, I would freeze them before cooking. Form the patties and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Put the burgers you want to freeze on the baking sheet and place in the freezer until frozen/almost frozen. From here you can place the frozen patties in an airtight container or freezer bag to store until you’re ready to eat them.

      Reply
  4. Min says

    December 19, 2013 at 12:22 am

    Hi Kristina! My husband told me that the cookbook came in the mail a couple of days ago. I am several hours away from home for my rotation, and I can't wait to go home! Thank you so much for your generosity! I'm so sorry to hear about your pastor…and you're right..His time table is not always aligned with ours. Tim and I have been trying to have a baby for almost 2 years now, and we're both struggling to stay hopeful. We keep reminding ourselves that His timing is perfect. Thank you so much for sharing that verse..I really needed the reminder. How awesome is it that you're working with the Orlando Magic!! You're so cool ;).
    And as for this burger..wow…I need this. Hope you have a great week!

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    • Love & Zest says

      December 26, 2013 at 6:03 pm

      Aww THX Min! Isn’t it wonderful that we can trust in the joy we find being connected with God. I hope you and your hubby had a very Merry Christmas! Hope you enjoy the book too 🙂

      Reply
  5. Rachel V says

    December 17, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    That looks so delicious!

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