Sun-Dried Tomato, Pesto & Mozzarella Turkey Burgers
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.
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
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.
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.
Number of Servings: 4
