Basil Turkey Burgers with Muenster Cheese & Grilled Vegetables
Courtesy of National Turkey Federation
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 15 Min.
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 15 Min.
What you need:
Turkey Burgers:
* 1 lb. ground turkey
* 2 Tbsp. fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
* 1/4 c. chopped onion
* 1 large egg
* 1 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated
* 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
* 2/3 c. panko or coarse style bread crumbs
* 1/4 tsp. each salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetables:
* 1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced thin
* 1 medium zucchini, sliced thin on the bias
* 2 Tbsp. olive oil
Mayonnaise:
* 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chiffonade
* 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
* 1/4 c. prepared mayonnaise
Assembly:
* 1/2 lb. Muenster cheese, sliced thin
* 4 leaves leaf lettuce
* 8 thin slices red ripe tomato
* 4 each Kaiser rolls, split
* 1 lb. ground turkey
* 2 Tbsp. fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
* 1/4 c. chopped onion
* 1 large egg
* 1 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated
* 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
* 2/3 c. panko or coarse style bread crumbs
* 1/4 tsp. each salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetables:
* 1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced thin
* 1 medium zucchini, sliced thin on the bias
* 2 Tbsp. olive oil
Mayonnaise:
* 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chiffonade
* 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
* 1/4 c. prepared mayonnaise
Assembly:
* 1/2 lb. Muenster cheese, sliced thin
* 4 leaves leaf lettuce
* 8 thin slices red ripe tomato
* 4 each Kaiser rolls, split
What to do:
Turkey Burgers:
1. Gently and thoroughly combine ground turkey, basil, onion, eggs, Parmesan, vinegar, bread crumbs, salt and black pepper.
2. Form into 5 oz. patties. Cover and reserve in refrigerator.
Vegetables:
1. Toss sliced vegetables in a mixing bowl with oil and salt and pepper.
Mayonnaise:
1. Combine basil, vinegar and mayonnaise in a small mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill in refrigerator.
Grilling:
1. Place sliced vegetables on char-grill. Cook on both sides until tender. Reserve.
2. Grill turkey burgers on char-grill, turning once until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove to an oven-proof dish.
Assembly:
1. Assemble grilled eggplant and zucchini on top of turkey burgers.
2. Top each burger with 2 oz. of Muenster cheese. Melt in preheated broiler.
3. Toast Kaiser buns on char-grill. Remove to plates and assemble burgers with lettuce and tomato slices. Serve with basil mayonnaise on the side.
Recipe kindly provided by: Production Chef Barry Greenberg at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
1. Gently and thoroughly combine ground turkey, basil, onion, eggs, Parmesan, vinegar, bread crumbs, salt and black pepper.
2. Form into 5 oz. patties. Cover and reserve in refrigerator.
Vegetables:
1. Toss sliced vegetables in a mixing bowl with oil and salt and pepper.
Mayonnaise:
1. Combine basil, vinegar and mayonnaise in a small mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill in refrigerator.
Grilling:
1. Place sliced vegetables on char-grill. Cook on both sides until tender. Reserve.
2. Grill turkey burgers on char-grill, turning once until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove to an oven-proof dish.
Assembly:
1. Assemble grilled eggplant and zucchini on top of turkey burgers.
2. Top each burger with 2 oz. of Muenster cheese. Melt in preheated broiler.
3. Toast Kaiser buns on char-grill. Remove to plates and assemble burgers with lettuce and tomato slices. Serve with basil mayonnaise on the side.
Recipe kindly provided by: Production Chef Barry Greenberg at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
Wine pairings:
Chardonnay / Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Fumé Blanc, Pinot Grigio-Pinot Bianco