Turkey Burgers with Pesto Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Turkey Burgers with Pesto Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey breast meat; 1 1/2 tablespoons panko (Japanese bread crumbs); Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 whole wheat kaiser rolls, split; 4 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped, plus 1 tablespoon oil from the jar; 2 tablespoons prepared mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon prepared pesto; Red onion slices; 1 bunch arugula, tough stems trimmed

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey breast meat
1 1/2 tablespoons panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 whole wheat kaiser rolls, split
4 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped, plus 1 tablespoon oil from the jar
2 tablespoons prepared mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
Red onion slices
1 bunch arugula, tough stems trimmed

1
Light a grill.
2
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
3
Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the water and cook, stirring, until the onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes longer.
5
Scrape the onion into a medium bowl and let cool.
6
Add the ground turkey, panko, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
7
Knead the ground turkey mixture lightly and form it into 4 patties.
8
Grill the burgers over a hot fire, turning once, until lightly charred on the outside and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
9
Brush the cut sides of the rolls with the sun-dried tomato oil and grill until toasted, about 1 minute.
10
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.
11
Spread the mayo on the rolls and top with the burgers, red onion slices and arugula.
12
Close the burgers and serve.

440

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 2 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Turkey Burgers with Pesto 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 Pesto Mayonnaise

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