Turkey Burgers with Grilled Tomatoes and Lemon Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Turkey Burgers with Grilled Tomatoes and Lemon Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (85 percent lean); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Vegetable oil, for brushing patties; 1 large tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/2 cup Lemon Mayonnaise (recipe follows); 4 English muffins, split in half and toasted; Leaf lettuce, for garnish; 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced, for garnish; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons Creole mustard (see page 93); 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; (makes 1/2 cup)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (85 percent lean)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for brushing patties
1 large tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup Lemon Mayonnaise (recipe follows)
4 English muffins, split in half and toasted
Leaf lettuce, for garnish
1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced, for garnish
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Creole mustard (see page 93)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
(makes 1/2 cup)

1
Use your hands to mix the ground turkey, marjoram, parsley, scallions, garlic, salt, red-pepper flakes, and black pepper in a medium bowl; do not over mix or the burgers will be tough.
2
Shape the meat into four patties, each about 3/4-inch thick, and set them on a plate.
3
Cover with plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 8 hours.
4
Thirty minutes before youre ready to grill the turkey patties, remove them from the refrigerator.
5
Heat the grill to medium-high.
6
Lightly brush the patties with oil, and grill over direct heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until just cooked through.
7
(Do not overcook burgers or they will dry out.)
8
Brush the grill with additional oil, then grill the tomato slices until they are lightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes per side, and use a metal spatula to remove them from grill.
9
Serve the burgers on the toasted muffins with the grilled tomatoes, Lemon Mayonnaise, lettuce, and sliced avocado.
10
Combine the ingredients in a small bowl, cover with plastic, and refrigerate until needed.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (85 percent lean), 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or oregano, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, 2 scallions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Turkey Burgers with Grilled Tomatoes and Lemon Mayonnaise falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Turkey Burgers with Grilled Tomatoes and Lemon Mayonnaise

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