Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers

  Chicken & Turkey

These turkey burgers are awesome at a cookout, especially if you're trying to eat healthy. Try topping them with a little marinara or steak sauce. So good.

Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers

Average Rating: 3

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
  • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach

  • BURGERS:
  • 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons prepared pesto
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 4 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Instructions

  • 1. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add spinach; cook and stir just until wilted.
  • 2. Mix first nine burger ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties.
  • 3. Place burgers on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side.
  • 4. Top with cheese; grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.
  • 5. Serve on buns. Top with mushroom mixture.

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