Italian Herb Turkey Burger with Sautéed Eggplant & Orange Side

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 14 min

ChiroThin Losing Phase Approved — All ingredients verified against the approved food list.

Ingredients

Protein

• 4 oz ground turkey breast, formed into 1 patty

Required Vegetable (4 oz)

• 4 oz eggplant, sliced into ½-inch rounds

Fruit (4 oz — on the side)

• 4 oz fresh orange segments

Free Vegetables (do not count toward 4 oz vegetable)

• Large romaine lettuce leaves (for wraps)

• Tomato slices

• Fresh basil leaves

• Red onion rings

Seasonings

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or equal parts basil, oregano, and thyme)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Pink Himalayan salt to taste

• Black pepper to taste

• Splash of red wine vinegar

• 0-calorie cooking spray

Instructions

1. Season the patty. Mix ground turkey with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into a patty.

2. Cook the eggplant. Spray a skillet with 0-calorie cooking spray over medium-high heat. Cook eggplant rounds 3–4 minutes per side until golden and tender. Season with salt and a splash of red wine vinegar. Set aside.

3. Cook the burger. In the same skillet, re-spray and cook the turkey patty 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal).

4. Assemble. Wrap the patty in romaine lettuce leaves. Top with tomato slices, fresh basil, and red onion rings.

5. Serve with sautéed eggplant and fresh orange segments on the side.

Notes

• Classic Italian herb flavors — the basil, oregano, and thyme blend makes this taste like a Tuscan kitchen.

• Lettuce, tomato, basil, and red onion are all free vegetables and don't count toward the 4 oz requirement.

• Eggplant gets beautifully caramelized when sautéed — meaty and satisfying.

• Meal-prep tip — form patties ahead and store. Cook fresh for best texture.

•