Sicilian Turkey Burger

A Mediterranean-inspired turkey burger featuring a flavorful blend of tomato paste, currants, capers, and aromatic herbs, topped with Parmesan cheese and served on ciabatta rolls with a balsamic vinegar drizzle.

4 servings
14 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons currants
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 spray Vegetable oil cooking spray
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 4 rolls ciabatta rolls, split
  • 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tomato Sliced tomato (optional)

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a bowl, mix turkey, tomato paste, currants, capers, basil, fennel seeds and salt. Form turkey mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Coat a grill rack or grill pan with cooking spray. Grill patties over medium-high heat until underside is well browned, about 7 minutes; flip and cook 5 minutes more. Top each patty with 2 tablespoons Parmesan; close lid or cover pan. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 2 minutes. Brush bottom of each roll with 1 teaspoon vinegar; top with 1 burger, tomato, if desired, and other half of roll.

    14 min

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