Turkey Pesto Burgers - Dairy Free Option Recipe

Name: Turkey Pesto Burgers - Dairy Free Option
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, good quality; 1 lb ground turkey breast (or use 1/2 chicken and 1/2 turkey); ½ teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped; 12 large shallots or ¼ cup onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon basil pesto (I have a freezer recipe for this); 4 teaspoons mayonnaise; 4 buns (RR recommends whole-wheat Keiser) or 4 rolls (RR recommends whole-wheat Keiser); 12 pieces green leaf lettuce; 8 slices tomatoes, ripe; mozzarella cheese (omit for dairy free)

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, good quality
1 lb ground turkey breast (or use 1/2 chicken and 1/2 turkey)
½ teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
12 large shallots or ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon basil pesto (I have a freezer recipe for this)
4 teaspoons mayonnaise
4 buns (RR recommends whole-wheat Keiser) or 4 rolls (RR recommends whole-wheat Keiser)
12 pieces green leaf lettuce
8 slices tomatoes, ripe
mozzarella cheese (omit for dairy free)

1
Pre-heat oven to 375F.
2
Bake bacon on slotted broiler pan until crisp 15-20 minutes.
3
Combine meat with paprika, poultry seasoning, grill seasoning, parsley and shallots.
4
Mix well and form into 4 (1/4 pound) patties.
5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
6
Cook meat patties 4-5 minutes per side.
7
(can be cooked on the grill as well).
8
Mix pesto and mayonnaise.
9
I make my pesto [Fresh Basil Pesto - Freezer Directions] homemade - omit the cheese, and freeze it.
10
I thawed a cube of pesto and then added that mayonnaise.
11
Easy!
12
Split and toast rolls.
13
Place cheese (omit for dairy free) and burgers on bun bottoms and top with 2 slices bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and set in place.
14
Top bun tops with pesto mayonnaise and set in place.

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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: 4 slices bacon, good quality, 1 lb ground turkey breast (or use 1/2 chicken and 1/2 turkey), ½ teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning, and more.

Yes, Turkey Pesto Burgers - Dairy Free Option 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 Pesto Burgers - Dairy Free Option

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