Italian-Style Turkey Burger

Before you say "eww turkey burger" give this recipe a read! Being married to an Italian with a grandmother {who makes true authentic Italian food that will make you mouth water the moment you walk in her door} I feel obligated to try anything and everything of Italian influence. Ergo Italian Style Turkey Burgers! I have never made nor ordered a Turkey Burger of any kind, but after I have made my own it will be a must. I can not believe it took me so long to get over the thought that turkey can not beat beef in this regard.  If I had used ground beef this would have not tasted nearly as light and I could not eat the whole thing or........ dessert ;)

Serves: 4

Preparation Time: ~ 25 mins

INGREDIENTS:

• 1lb Lean Ground Turkey Breast
• 1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce
• 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated, divided
• 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
• 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 4 Portabella Mushrooms *optional
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 4 Slice Italian Bread
• 2 Cups Marinara Sauce
• 4 Slices Provolone Cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat broiler: Also, preheat Grill
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, tomato sauce, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and Dijon mustard. Form mixture into 4 portion-size patties or balls. 
3. Place patties or balls on hot grill and cook for about 6 minutes. Turn and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 6 more minutes
4. Clean mushrooms. Remove and discard stems. Brush mushrooms caps with olive oil. Place on hot grill and cook for 2 minutes, turn and cook 2 m more minutes; set aside
5. Place Italian bread slice on a baking sheet and place under broiler until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes
6. Top each toasted bread slice with a cooked turkey burger, 1/2 cup marinara sauce, and a slice of provolone. Place under broiler until cheese melts and sauce is warmed through, about 3 minutes
7. Top each with about a tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.
   

You  could easily make 6 servings out of this and serve with a great salad yum..

Recipe from one of my favorite cook books :  Eating for Life By, Bill Phillips Great  for realistic healthy meals.

enjoy (: