Italian Turkey Burgers

Name: Italian Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 burgers, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 rolls (Ciabatta preferred-the small variety for individual sized servings-halved for sandwiches); 1 lb ground turkey; 1/3 cup kalamata olive, pitted and diced fine; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; olive oil; salt; 1/4-1/2 cup pesto sauce (or more); 2 roasted peppers, sliced (Italian style); 1/4 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (or presliced variety); 1 tomatoes, sliced into four thick slices

Submitted by Vicki in CT

"Italy meets America for this tasty creation. Splendido! Pesto, mozzarella, ciabatta bread create the perfect combination."

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photo by Mulligan

Ready In:: 17mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 4 burgers
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 rolls (Ciabatta preferred-the small variety for individual sized servings-halved for sandwiches)
1 lb ground turkey
¹⁄₃ cup kalamata olive, pitted and diced fine
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano
olive oil
salt
¹⁄₄ - ¹⁄₂ cup pesto sauce (or more)
2 roasted peppers, sliced (Italian style)
¹⁄₄ lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (or presliced variety)
1 tomatoes, sliced into four thick slices

directions

Combine turkey, olives, and oregano. Mix well. Form into four patties. Season to taste. Drizzle with olive oil.
Grill turkey until done. Just prior to being done add cheese so it will melt.
Meanwhile toast bread. Spread pesto on the inside of toasted "buns".
Place cooked turkey patties on bun and top with tomato and roasted peppers.
Enjoy.

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Reviews

This brings a loty of flavor to bland turkey! The ciabatta got to be too much bread about half way through. I will do this recipe again with regular buns... Completed for ZWT4.

Mulligan

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Vicki in CT

tolland, 45

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