Sundried Tomato and Pesto Turkey Burgers

I think my favorite recipe (so far) on my Rockstar Doggy Momma blog is the turkey burgers because on a practical note they’re great to make for dinner then have for lunch the next day (or following day) with a salad. So good!

Sundried Tomato and Pesto Turkey Burgers

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Casual

Calories: 1276

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic - minced
• 1/4 cup white onion - diced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley - minced
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1 lb ground turkey breast
• 1/4 cup basil pesto - store bought
• 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes - diced
• - - salt and pepper - to taste
• 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese - ball cut into 1 oz. slices
• 4 slices tomato slices - Roma or Heirloom
• 1 cup fresh arugula

Method

 

1. Preheat indoor or outdoor grill.
2. Heat olive oil in a medium sauce pan and sauté the garlic, onion and parsley, once the onions are translucent add in the spinach. Set aside to cool.
3. In a large mixing bowl combine the turkey breast, pesto, sundried tomatoes and sautéed vegetables.
4. Form into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Grill the burgers until they are cooked through and melt the cheese on top.
6. Top each burger with one tomato and ¼ cup of arugula.

Notes

Serve burgers on two green lettuce leafs or a whole grain English muffin with a Personalized Side Salad.

If you are craving French Fries, serve your burgers bun-less with Parmesan Oregano Potato Wedges.