Turkey Burgers
Change up your burger routine with these juicy Italian-inflected turkey burgers served on pesto-slathered focaccia.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Protein: 23g
- Potassium: 380mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
Ingredients:
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1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
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1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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2 scallions, chopped
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1 egg, beaten
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2 tablespoons milk
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a pinch
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/4 pound provolone cheese, sliced
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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3 tablespoons pesto, store-bought or homemade
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1 10-inch round or 8- x 10-inch rectangle of focaccia or 4 burger buns
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1/2 pound tomatoes, sliced
Instructions:
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Combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, scallions, egg, milk, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Form the mixture into four patties, each about 1-inch thick.
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Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over moderate heat. Add the turkey burgers and cook for 5 minutes. Turn and then top each burger with the provolone cheese. Cook until just done, about 6 minutes longer.
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Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl. Cut the focaccia into quarters. Cut each piece in half horizontally. Spread the cut surfaces of each piece with the pesto mayonnaise.
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Top the bottoms of the focaccia or burger buns with the turkey burgers and then the tomato slices. Sprinkle the tomato with a pinch of salt. Cover with the top piece of focaccia.
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