Pesto turkey burgers
7
Points®
Total time: 20 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Presto, pesto! The classic Italian basil sauce is the secret weapon in this quick-fire recipe. Mixed into the meat, it lends bold flavour while keeping the turkey extra juicy.
Ingredients
Turkey breast mince
500 g
Dried breadcrumbs
¼ cup(s), (20g)
Basil pesto
¼ cup(s), (65g)
Red onion
1 medium, cut into 1cm-thick slices
Whole grain bread roll
4 individual, split and toasted, (4 x 50g round rolls)
Low-fat mayonnaise
2 tbs
Tomato(es)
1 large, thickly sliced
Oil spray
2 x 3 second spray(s)
Instructions
1
Place turkey, breadcrumbs and pesto in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix until well combined. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a 2.5cm-thick patty.
2
Lightly spray both sides of turkey patties and onion slices with oil. Heat a large non-stick grill pan or barbecue over medium-high heat. Cook patties and onion slices for 4-5 minutes on each side, until patties are cooked through and onions are browned and tender.
3
Spread 2 teaspoons mayonnaise over the bottom half of each roll. Top each with a patty, then top evenly with onion and tomato slices. Cover with roll tops.
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