Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers Recipe
Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 299, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 706mg, Dietary Fiber: 2g, Total Fat: 15g, Carbs: 14g, Cholesterol: 74mg, Protein: 28g
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 h
Ingredients
1 small onion(s), finely chopped 2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 clove(s) garlic, minced 2 cup(s) tomato(es), plum, chopped, with juices 6 piece(s) tomato(es), sun-dried and oil-packed, drained and finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper, black ground 2 tablespoon basil, fresh, chopped 1 pounds turkey, lean ground, 93 % lean 1/4 cup(s) scallion(s) (green onions), finely chopped 2 teaspoon garlic, minced 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried 1/2 teaspoon pepper, black ground 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup(s) cheese, mozzarella, part-skim, divided 2 tablespoon basil, fresh, finely chopped 2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 slice(s) bread, focaccia, 4-inch square slices (about 2 ounces each), toasted
Preparation
To prepare marinara:
1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Stir in fresh tomatoes and any juices, sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in basil and remove from the heat. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to form a coarse-textured sauce. Return to the pan and set aside.
To prepare burgers:
3. Place turkey, scallions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated. Form into 8 thin patties about 4-inches wide and 3/8 inch thick.
4. Combine 1/4 cup cheese and basil and place an equal amount in the center of 4 patties. Cover with the remaining patties and crimp the edges closed.
5. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat (see Grilling Variation). Add burgers and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total.
6. Warm the marinara on the stove. To assemble the burgers, spread 3 tablespoons of marinara on each toasted focaccia, top with a burger, about 3 more tablespoons of marinara and 1 tablespoon of the remaining cheese. Grilling Variation: To grill the turkey burgers, preheat a grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the patties, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total.
Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 299, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 706mg, Dietary Fiber: 2g, Total Fat: 15g, Carbs: 14g, Cholesterol: 74mg, Protein: 28g
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 h
Ingredients
1 small onion(s), finely chopped 2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 clove(s) garlic, minced 2 cup(s) tomato(es), plum, chopped, with juices 6 piece(s) tomato(es), sun-dried and oil-packed, drained and finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper, black ground 2 tablespoon basil, fresh, chopped 1 pounds turkey, lean ground, 93 % lean 1/4 cup(s) scallion(s) (green onions), finely chopped 2 teaspoon garlic, minced 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried 1/2 teaspoon pepper, black ground 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup(s) cheese, mozzarella, part-skim, divided 2 tablespoon basil, fresh, finely chopped 2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 slice(s) bread, focaccia, 4-inch square slices (about 2 ounces each), toasted
Preparation
To prepare marinara:
1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Stir in fresh tomatoes and any juices, sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in basil and remove from the heat. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to form a coarse-textured sauce. Return to the pan and set aside.
To prepare burgers:
3. Place turkey, scallions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated. Form into 8 thin patties about 4-inches wide and 3/8 inch thick.
4. Combine 1/4 cup cheese and basil and place an equal amount in the center of 4 patties. Cover with the remaining patties and crimp the edges closed.
5. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat (see Grilling Variation). Add burgers and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total.
6. Warm the marinara on the stove. To assemble the burgers, spread 3 tablespoons of marinara on each toasted focaccia, top with a burger, about 3 more tablespoons of marinara and 1 tablespoon of the remaining cheese. Grilling Variation: To grill the turkey burgers, preheat a grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the patties, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total.
