Open Faced Pesto Turkey Burger
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- 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
View full nutritional breakdown of Open Faced Pesto Turkey Burger calories by ingredient
Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 lb. uncooked ground turkey or ground chicken
4 tbsp basil pesto
1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp kosher salt or salt
2 3-inch slices ciabatta or 4 3/4 inch slices rustic Italian bread
2 tbsp olive oil
4 slices fresh mozzarella
2 cups fresh basil leaves, arugula, or spring garden mix
8 small tomato slices
ground black pepper
Directions
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.