Turkey Burgers with Goat Cheese and Citrus Maple Dijon (2024)

Created On: March 27, 2017&nbsp| Modified Jan 2, 2023 by Nancylynn &nbsp| This post may contain affiliate links. &nbsp| 29 Comments&nbsp| Jump to Recipe &nbsp

This Turkey Burger recipe with Goat Cheese and Citrus Maple Dijon dressing makes an easy turkey burger extra special and incredibly delicious! We like them over greens but would also be great served on a whole wheat bun with a veggie on the side!

Confession: This is actually my first ever turkey burger recipe.

So weird, right?

I mean, turkey burgers are one of my favorite Fix approved lunches and I swear they keep me more full than other kinds of proteins.

But I guess there are so many already FIXed recipes already out there that I love, I just haven’t gotten around to putting one up of my own.

And I guess my family kind of digs beef burgers, so I end up making them more often.

Plus turkey burgers can be a little…I don’t know…high maintenance? Compared to my no-frills beef burger (olive oil and salt are the only ingredients I use) anyway. There’s usually more mixing and chopping involved .

But these are definitely an exception to that. They are SO, SO simple, but the addition of the warmed goat cheese and the citrusy-maple Dijon sauce make them feel incredibly special.

The idea for this one came from a Bobby Flay recipe that I saw on the Food Network…I swear he is the burger guru. Everything I have learned about how to make a good burger came from him.

And these are no exception.

If it’s nice out, you can totally grill these outside. But since it’s March in PA and our weather hasn’t gotten the hint that it’s spring, I made them indoors in my cast iron pan.

You could serve these burgers on FIX approved buns, but both my husband and I ate them over the arugula for a nice dose of leafy greens. The flavor combo pairs perfectly! If you end up using bread, be sure you count some yellow.

Either way, they won’t disappoint! If you give them a try, be sure you let me know. I LOVE hearing from you!

What do I need to make this Turkey Burger Recipe?

For the dressing you will need:

• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 T maple syrup (or sub honey)
• 1 T fresh orange juice
• 1/2 tsp orange zest
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• salt and pepper

To make the burgers it is so simple! You will need:

• 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
• 2/3 cup crumbly goat cheese (I used the honey goat cheese from Aldi)
• salt and pepper

Why don’t you count the Citrus Maple Dijon dressing as an Orange container?

This dressing does not have any oil or “healthy fat” that the orange container requires. Most of the ingredients are “free” on the FIX. I do count it as 1 1/2 Sweetener TSP (see below) per serving because of the maple syrup.

What is a sweetener teaspoon?

While on the 21 Day Fix/Ultimate Portion Fix Autumn gives us clear rules about what we can use our teaspoons on- oils, nut butters, mayo, and butter. BUT in the “tea and coffee bar” section of the program materials, Autumn says you can have 1-2 tsp of things like maple syrup or honey in 1-2 cups of coffee per day.

She does not, however, count these sweeteners in her recipes. I have begun to note it in my newer recipes because I think it’s important to keep in mind. While there’s a little bit of gray area here, I am hoping this provides some clarification. So, since I only use the tiniest bit of sweetener in my coffee each morning, I’m comfortable using some of the “leftover” sweetener teaspoons throughout my day.

What can I serve with this Turkey Burger Recipe?

We love it over arugula- so yummy and a nice dose of greens! You can also use a whole wheat bun and put a little bit of arugula right on the bun. Here are some other delicious side ideas:

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21 Day Fix Mexican Street Corn Salad

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Looking for more light fare and summer favorites? Check these out:

21 Day Fix Summer BBQ Recipes

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21 Day Fix Instant Pot Maple BBQ Chicken (Slow Cooker Option)