Build-Your-Own Burger Bowl
Craving all the satisfaction of a juicy burger—but without the bun, the bloat, or the side of regret? Say hello to the Build-Your-Own Burger Bowl. 🍔🥗 Made with your lean protein of choice—like ground turkey or vegan crumbles—plus crisp greens, pickles (whatever kind makes you happy), and all your favorite fixings, this bowl delivers the joy of a cheeseburger with a serious nutrient upgrade. It’s everything you love, made lighter, fresher, and totally customizable.
Equipment
- large nonstick skillet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey or vegan crumbles
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes, small, ripe sliced into bite-size wedges
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese reduced fat
- 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pickles dill or gherkins, chopped
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt plain, nonfat
- 1 Tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Optional additions: chopped avocado, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
Meat/Crumbles:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground turkey (or vegan crumbles), salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook, breaking the crumbles apart with a spatula, until it is fully browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble the Salad:
- Add chopped romaine lettuce to a large bowl and top with tomatoes, shredded cheese, red onion, and pickles.
- Add the cooked ground turkey or crumbles.
Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, mustard, yogurt, pickle juice, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
To serve:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to combine and serve immediately.
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