Mediterranean turkey burger
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time20 min
- Makes4 Servings
Mediterranean turkey burger recipe
Photo by Roberto Caruso
Topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil, this quick dinner pairs well with a glass of aromatic bubbly.
Ingredients
1 egg
1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
450 g ground turkey
4 hamburger buns, toasted
125 g fresh mozzarella, cut into 4 slices
1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
PREHEAT barbecue to medium.
BEAT egg in a bowl. stir in olives, bread crumbs, seasoning and salt. Mix in turkey. Shape into 4 burgers, each 1/2-in. thick.
OIL grill. Barbecue burgers, with lid closed, until cooked through, about 5 min per side. Serve on buns, topped with cheese, tomatoes and basil.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 476, Protein 32g, Carbohydrates 36g, Fat 23g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 928mg.
Wine Pairings
Herb and olive turkey burger. Pair it with: Some aromatic bubbles. This superb-value sparkler is a vibrant mix of three aromatic grape varietals: riesling, muscat and vidal. These complex flavours are easy to enjoy, making this prosecco-like wine just the thing to sip with herb-seasoned burgers. Our pick: Hinterland Wine Company Whitecap, Ontario, $22.
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