Recipes -> Tuscan Tomato Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 20 minutes, Cook time: 10 to 15 minutes
Say bye bye to the boring, high-calorie burgers of summer. These decadent yet healthy burgers will soon be your new summertime favorite! Serve with orzo pasta salad.
Ingredients:
- 1 (20-oz.) package 99% fat-free ground turkey
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/4 cup snipped basil
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 slices rustic whole grain bread
- 3/4 cup warmed marinara sauce, plus additional for table
- 2 oz. thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Mix turkey, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, basil, Parmesan, garlic and red pepper in a medium bowl until well blended.Shape into 4 flat patties. Cook on a well-oiled grill over medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn and top each burger with equal amounts of marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese; cook for 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted and burgers are cooked through. Grill bread slices for about 1 minute on each side or until lightly crisped. Toss arugula with olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Place arugula onto toasted bread and top with burgers. Serve with additional warmed marinara sauce, if you like. Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 310, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 560mg, Potassium: 289mg, Carbohydrates: 19g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 43g, Vitamin A: 15%, Vitamin C: 10%, Calcium: 20%, Iron: 20%