Pesto Turkey Burgers

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Pesto Turkey Burgers
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Sun, 09-07-2008 - 12:00pm



Pesto Turkey Burgers





Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Yields: 4 servings

"This Mediterranean-style turkey burger is flavored with basil pesto and crumbled feta cheese. It's delicious, fancy, and ready in only 20 minutes! Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato."

INGREDIENTS:





1 1/4 pounds lean ground

turkey

2 tablespoons basil pesto

1 teaspoon minced garlic


1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt

1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

DIRECTIONS:




1.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.

2.
Mix together ground turkey, pesto, garlic, feta cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, and breadcrumbs in a bowl until evenly blended. Form into 4 patties.

3.
Grill pesto burgers until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Sprinkle with seasoned salt halfway through cooking.

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sun, 09-07-2008 - 7:38pm
Perfect timing! I just whipped up a batch of pesto, and have enough basil for another batch. This will be a great use for some of it!
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