Mouth Watering Italian Turkey Burgers
Sink your teeth into these Mouth-Watering Italian Turkey Burgers, a lighter yet flavor-packed twist on classic comfort food. Juicy, 93% lean ground turkey is elevated with the bold flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and grated Parmesan, while fresh basil and a hint of oregano bring an irresistible Italian flair. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese and nestled on a toasted bun slathered with vibrant pesto, each burger is finished with a peppery bite of fresh arugula. Perfectly seared for a golden crust, these burgers take just 30 minutes to prepare, making them an easy, nutritious, and gourmet-style meal. Serve them with a crisp green salad or homemade sweet potato fries for a dinner your family will crave time and time again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for cooking)
- 4 pieces burger buns
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- 4 slices sliced mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup pesto
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped fresh basil, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly distributed, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Divide the turkey mixture into 4 equal portions. Gently shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Use your thumb to press a shallow indentation in the center of each patty to help them cook evenly.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, carefully place the patties in the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
During the last 2 minutes of cooking, place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each patty. Cover the pan with a lid to allow the cheese to melt.
Toast the burger buns until golden brown. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pesto on the bottom half of each bun.
Assemble the burgers by placing a handful of arugula on the pesto-coated bun, followed by the turkey patty with melted cheese. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy these mouth-watering Italian turkey burgers with your favorite side dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.5 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.3 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 764 mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 3997 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 165.0 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1260 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2036 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
