Turkey Pesto Burgers
Looking for a healthier burger, but don’t want to sacrifice flavor? Look no further! These turkey pesto burgers are healthy, easy, and delicious!
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ¼ cup finely diced shallot or onion
- ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup pesto (homemade or store bought)
- ¼ cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 1 large egg
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- Dash pepper
- 1-2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (enough to cover the pan)
Instructions
- Place ground meat in a large bowl.
- Add shallot, bread crumbs, pesto, tomatoes, egg, salt, and pepper and mix until just combined.
- Using your hands, form 4 patties.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Once pan is hot, add oil.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add burgers. Cook patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through (165º F). Enjoy!
Notes
If substituting chicken, cook to 165ºF.
If substituting a beef & mushroom mixture, cook to 155ºF.
If substituting salmon, cook to 145ºF.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger ≈ 175 g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg