Sun-Dried Tomato, Pesto & Mozzarella Turkey Burgers

Sun-Dried Tomato, Pesto & Mozzarella Turkey Burgers

3.8 of 5 (72)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 384.5
  • Total Fat: 9.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 61.4 mg
  • Sodium: 669.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
  • Protein: 43.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Sun-Dried Tomato, Pesto & Mozzarella Turkey Burgers calories by ingredient


Introduction

While this burger tastes like a meatball sub, it's far lighter and healthier. With only four ingredients, this 20-minute meal is sure to be a family favorite. While this burger tastes like a meatball sub, it's far lighter and healthier. With only four ingredients, this 20-minute meal is sure to be a family favorite.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 pound extra lean ground turkey
    4 ounces (4 slices) part-skim mozzarella
    4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
    1/4 cup sun-dried tomato or basil pesto

Directions

Divide the ground turkey into four 4-ounce patties and season with black pepper and (optional) salt.
Pan fry or grill the burgers until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Place the cheese atop the burgers, turn off the heat, and cover until the cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, toast the burger buns and spread each with one tablespoon of the pesto.
Serve immediately, with plenty of burger toppings (calories not included): spinach, basil leaves, onion, and tomato.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    13 of 15 people found this review helpful
    Don't eat the Bun! Use a lettuce wrap. - 8/20/13


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    11 of 22 people found this review helpful
    I didn';t try this reicpe but after looking at the calories I won't. Almost 400 caloires. I can eat a veggie burger for way less calories and be completely satistifed. I can add tons of veggies and a bun for less than 300 calories. - 8/20/13


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    7 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Looks good but you want to lighten it? Try a Sandwich Thin at 100 cal. and 22 g. carbs instead of the recommended bun (170 cal.) and use 2 slices ultra-thin cheese Instead of the serving size of three slices to save another 40-45 cal. (Sargento packages several cheeses this way.) - 5/24/15


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    Incredible!
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Great flavor!! Added chopped onions and seasonings!! Pesto and Pepper Jack cheese excellent as condiments!! - 9/7/14


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    O.K.
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    The burger was pretty dry and needed extra pesto for moistness. I would not make it again because the calories outweigh the benefits. - 7/14/14


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    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Very delicious - 8/20/13


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    Bad
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Too much sodium from the pesto, cheese. 93% lean ground beef has the same calories as 93% ground turkey, is juicier and tastes better. Adding 1 ounce of mozzarella on each burger adds a lot of sodium & fat. You could use shredded cheese to get the same taste, less calories. - 5/24/15


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    Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I would take only 3 oz. turkey meat, make it an open face sandwich, and pile on tomatoe and cucumber slices. Will try it. - 8/22/13


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Amazing. Fabulous. Worth every calorie. Thanks so much. - 7/15/14


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made this for a family get together and they loved it! I had to leave the cheese off, I'm not able to eat dairy, so that did cut a few calories off! - 7/14/14


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    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    really almost 400 calories, I don't think so. I can eat a lot more then a turkey for that many calories - 8/20/13


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Yummmmm!!!!! Thank You....... - 8/20/13


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    :) - 7/11/21


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    Great recipe! - 5/25/21


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    Very Good
    I made this and ate it atop a salad. So good. - 5/24/21


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    looks good - 5/24/21


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    Feeds two of us. - 5/21/21


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    Okay if you like turkey, which I find blander than bland. I added soy sauce to the turkey for flavor. - 5/3/21


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    Good
    I agree, burger too dry - 4/10/21


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    forego the bun & save calories - 2/27/21


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    One I will have to try! - 7/9/20


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    Very Good
    Definitely needs the pesto AND tomato. Very good taste. - 7/5/20


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    What a fun idea! - 7/5/20


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    Worth a try - 5/29/20


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    too many calories. I can eat beef for that - 5/25/20


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    Incredible!
    Yum! I also used a lettuce wrap with this DELICIOUS burger. - 5/25/20


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    Mmm, no pesto for me, but MMMM - 5/24/20


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    Looks like a great recipe - 5/24/20


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    thanks
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    I'm not going to make this as the calories are way too high and like someone else here said you can make a veggie burger with extra veggies for less calories and it's just as tasty. - 5/24/20


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    I didn't use a bun. I just cut it up and ate it with a side of pickles. - 5/24/20


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    Looks good will try - 5/24/20


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    O.K.
    Ok - 5/24/20


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    Incredible!
    delicious - 4/12/20


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    Not to sure about this recipe. It looks good but I am not into turkey meat unless it comes right off the turkey - 2/18/20


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    Change the turkey to a veggie patty. Pretty good! - 2/3/20


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    O.K.
    I added mushrooms, onions and italian seasonings to the meat and skipped the bun. - 11/19/19


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    the taste is good and can always modify bun and cheese to cut calories - 7/30/19


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    Healthy sounding burger recipe. Looking forward to making these instead of using hamburger. - 7/22/19


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    Very Good
    I use a sandwich thin for this and use seasoning to avoid the salt! Added onions and pureed vegetables as well~ - 7/21/19


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    Why the bun? Unnecessary carbs and calories. - 7/5/19


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    Incredible!
    This was delicious! I added some onion to it and added more zing! - 7/5/19


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    Good
    I don't usually buy ground turkey but a friend shared some with me and thought I'd give this a try. I added mushroom and onions along with other spices and served on a bed of roasted eggplant slices. - 6/4/19


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    Very Good
    Yum. As is. Drop the bun for best way. - 5/24/19


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    Good
    DISAPPOINTING - 5/24/19


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    Delicious - 5/24/19


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    Incredible!
    So delicious and good for us!!! It is very important to either get very high quality ground turkey or grind it yourself. - 5/24/19


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    Great burger - 5/24/19


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    Very Good
    I mixed the recipe up as other have stated but I ate it was good. - 4/15/19


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    Very Good
    I am all for new types of burgers. These were not all bad. - 4/6/19


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    Not usually a turkey burger person, but not bad. - 3/1/19


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    Very Good
    Had it without the bun, very tasty - 2/23/19


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    good with out the bun too - 2/22/19


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    sounds yummy... but will make it following tips for lower calorie count. - 2/20/19


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    Thanks - 2/15/19


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    Yum! - 2/15/19


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    This should be something I enjoy. I like all the ingredients to make. - 2/14/19


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    Sounds tasty - 2/10/19


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    Very Good
    Very tasty! - 2/4/19


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    Incredible!
    YUMMY - 1/22/19


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    Very Good
    I enjoyed the burger. I used the dried tomatoes and blended them with some water so they turn into a paste to but on bun. I added a tomato and spinach as well. - 1/16/19


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    great burger - 1/5/19


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    Very Good
    Thanks for sharing - 1/3/19


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    Nice recipe - 12/16/18


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    I used the basil pesto.and wrapped it in lettuce - 10/23/18


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    Good
    Good eating! - 7/6/18


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    Incredible!
    This Sun-Dried Tomato, Pesto & Mozzarella Turkey Burger Recipe is absolutely delicious!! - 7/5/18


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    Incredible!
    I love this Sun-Dried Tomato, Pesto & Mozzarella Turkey Burger Recipe! Absolutely delicious! - 7/5/18


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    I like this with ground chicken for the patty. - 7/5/18


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    I would not make this again. I could not finish it. Even with only half the bun to cut calories it was too high for me. My DH said it was dry and he would rather have extra lean beef. - 7/5/18


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    Very Good
    Let's call this one a CANADA DAY hamburg. Red & White... "Happy CANADA DAY, July 1st. - 7/5/18


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    I will try this when I want a treat. I will change it up however and add the pesto and sundried tomato to the ground turkey and then form the broil or grill the burger. I will also use smaller quantities since I will only be making one. I would also use a whole wheat sandwich thin. - 5/26/18


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    Incredible!
    Great but I do not use the bun. - 5/24/18


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    Incredible!
    Great recipe and so easy - 5/24/18


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    thanks - 5/24/18


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    Good
    Was a little dry and awfully high in calories. I can come up with better solutions than this. - 5/24/18


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    very good - 5/24/18


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    Incredible!
    Love veggie option - 5/24/18


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    Incredible!
    Very delicious "Burger". Excellent choice for a diabetic. - 5/24/18


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    Yes! to those who commented just leave out the bun! Wrap it in lettuce or just eat it as is!!! No need for the bun. Delicious burger. - 5/24/18


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    yummy - 5/24/18


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    Very Good
    Delicious! - 4/17/18


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    I love this idea its reminds me of a pizza bugrer I grew up on but we didnt eat bread with it - 4/11/18


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    nice - 3/28/18


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    Good
    delish - 3/14/18


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    Good
    good - 3/12/18


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    Yum - 1/25/18


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    Incredible!
    Excellent!! - 1/17/18


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    Hmmm - 1/13/18


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    interesting... - 1/13/18


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    NICE - 1/13/18


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    yum - 12/6/17


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    Very Good
    great - 11/7/17


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    Good
    tasty - 11/5/17


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    Simple meal that I may try. Will probably incorporate the pesto into the burger for more flavour, and either wrap in lettuce or crumble over a salad. May or may not use cheese but if I do will probably use less cheese with higher flavour. Probably feta or sharp cheddar - 10/27/17


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    Super burger! Loved it. - 8/13/17


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    Very Good
    The basil pesto in the ground turkey is really delicious. It makes such a difference in the oferall moisture of the burger, as well. - 7/20/17


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    Very Good
    Great - 7/9/17


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    I would skip any bun and top a salad with this burger. - 7/9/17


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    Good to make for dinner. - 7/7/17