These tasty turkey burgers, served on toasted foccacia and dressed with marinara sauce, are reminiscent of a sausage pizza. Shredded mozzarella combined with fresh basil melts beautifully inside these gems.
Active Time: 50 Minutes
Total Time: 50 Minutes
FOR THE MARINARA:
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in fresh tomatoes and any juices, sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in basil and remove from the heat. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to form a coarse-textured sauce. Return to the pan and set aside.
FOR THE BURGERS:
Place turkey, scallions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated. Form into 8 thin patties about 4-inches wide and 3/8 inch thick.
Combine 1/4 cup cheese and basil and place an equal amount in the center of 4 patties. Cover with the remaining patties and crimp the edges closed.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat (see Grilling Variation). Add burgers and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes total.
Warm the marinara on the stove. To assemble the burgers, spread 3 tablespoons of marinara on each toasted foccacia, top with a burger, about 3 more tablespoons of marinara and 1 tablespoon of the remaining cheese. Grilling Variation: To grill the turkey burgers, preheat a grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the patties, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165F, 8 to 10 minutes total.
Make Ahead Tip:
Cover and refrigerate the marinara sauce (Step 1) for up to 5 days.
Tip:
To oil the grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill). When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to spray the food with cooking spray.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (275g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 294 | ||
Calories from Fat: 114 (39%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 12.7g | 17 % | |
Saturated Fat 4.6g | 23 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 5.3g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.7g | ||
Cholesterol 91.9mg | 28 % | |
Sodium 353.4mg | 12 % | |
Potassium 789.4mg | 21 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 11.3g | 3 % | |
Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 10 % | |
Sugars, other 8.8g | ||
Protein 33.6g | 48 % | |
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Calories per serving: 294
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