Open Faced Pesto Turkey Burger
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 lb. uncooked ground turkey or ground chicken4 tbsp basil pesto1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese3 cloves garlic, minced1/4 tsp kosher salt or salt2 3-inch slices ciabatta or 4 3/4 inch slices rustic Italian bread2 tbsp olive oil4 slices fresh mozzarella2 cups fresh basil leaves, arugula, or spring garden mix8 small tomato slicesground black pepper
In bowl combine turkey or chicken, half the pesto , the parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt. Shape in four 1/2" thick oval patties, to fit bread.
Horizontaly halve ciabatta. Brush cut sides of ciabatta or both sides of Italian bread with olive oil; set aside.
For charcoal grill, place patties on greased rack directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, 10-13 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink (165 degrees F), turning once halfway through grilling. Top each patty with mozzarella cheese. Cover grill; grill 1-2 minutes or more until cheese is melted. Add bread to grill rack; grill 1-2 minutes each side or until toasted. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place patties on grill rack over heat. Cover; grill as above)
Arrange basil or greens on toasted bread. Top with turkey patties. tomato slices, and remaining pesto. Sprinkle coarsley ground black pepper.
Makes 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IALAUZIS.
Horizontaly halve ciabatta. Brush cut sides of ciabatta or both sides of Italian bread with olive oil; set aside.
For charcoal grill, place patties on greased rack directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, 10-13 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink (165 degrees F), turning once halfway through grilling. Top each patty with mozzarella cheese. Cover grill; grill 1-2 minutes or more until cheese is melted. Add bread to grill rack; grill 1-2 minutes each side or until toasted. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place patties on grill rack over heat. Cover; grill as above)
Arrange basil or greens on toasted bread. Top with turkey patties. tomato slices, and remaining pesto. Sprinkle coarsley ground black pepper.
Makes 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IALAUZIS.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 496.4
- Total Fat: 29.1 g
- Cholesterol: 77.4 mg
- Sodium: 829.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 18.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
- Protein: 42.1 g
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