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.
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.
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