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Lemon Pesto Turkey Burgers
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Lemon Pesto Turkey Burgers

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs 99% fat free ground turkey
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups fresh basil loosely packed
  • 1/3 cup walnuts
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 8 leaves Boston lettuce
  • 4 tbsp soft goat cheese
  • 4 brioche buns toasted

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to high heat and scrape grates clean. Turn all burners to low heat.
  • In a food processor, add the fresh basil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest. Pulse until a smooth paste forms.
  • Place the onions on a large sheet of grilling foil. Drizzle with about one tablespoon of the lemon pesto. Fold to seal the foil and place the packet of onions on the grill.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, salt and remaining lemon pesto. Form into four burgers.
  • Place the lemon pesto turkey burgers on the grill. Flip the burgers after about 5 minutes. Continue grilling the burgers until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove the foil packet of onions from the grill.
  • Serve the burgers on the toasted brioche buns with Boston lettuce, goat cheese and the grilled onions.