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Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers

Change up your burger routine with these juicy Italian-inflected turkey burgers served on pesto-slathered focaccia.

Calories
221
Carbohydrates
18g
Protein
24g
Potassium
489mg
Fiber
4g
Sugar
12g

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey

  • 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 scallions, chopped

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a pinch

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/4 pound provolone cheese, sliced

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 3 tablespoons pesto, store-bought or homemade

  • 1 10-inch round or 8- x 10-inch rectangle of focaccia or 4 burger buns

  • 1/2 pound tomatoes, sliced

Direction

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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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