With sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, rosemary and more, these juicy turkey burgers are bursting with rustic Italian flavors. They're easy and fast to make, too!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 8
Calories: 349kcal
Ingredients
For the Tuscan Seasoning
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoondried rosemary
½teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoondried basil
¼teaspoonground black pepper
¼teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
For the Sun Dried Tomato Aioli
½cupmayonnaise
¼cupsun dried tomatoesoil drained
1garlic clove
For the Turkey Burger
2poundsground turkey
¼cupchopped sun dried tomatoesoil drained
¼red onionfinely diced
1egg
10ouncesfrozen spinachthawed and water squeezed out
1tablespoonolive oil
8slicesProvolone cheese(about 8 ounces)
8bakery buns
8Lettuce leaves
½red onionfinely sliced
Instructions
Make the Tuscan seasoning by combining all ingredients together in a small bowl.
To make the sun dried tomato aioli, place the mayonnaise in a bowl with the sun dried tomatoes, and garlic. Use a hand blender to blend the ingredients until mostly smooth. Alternately, you can use a small food processor as well. Set aside.
To make the Turkey Burgers
To the ground turkey, add the Tuscan seasoning, sun dried tomatoes, onion, egg and spinach. Use your hands to work the mixture until everything is evenly combined.
Divide the turkey mixture into 8 even sections. Use your hands to form each section into a ball then flatten into a patty shape about 5 inches across. Place the patties on individual sheets of parchment paper to make them easy to transfer to cook.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the turkey burger patties. Cook on one side for 4-5 minutes, then flip and repeat on the other side. Cook until the patty reaches 165˚F internal temp. At the end of the cooking time, add a slice of provolone cheese to melt.Remove and repeat with remaining turkey burgers until all are cooked.
To assemble the Tuscan Turkey Burgers
Cut bakery buns in half. Optional: Toast the inside of each bun.
Spread a tablespoon of the sun dried tomato aioli on the bottom half of each bun.
Add a slice of lettuce, the turkey burger patty, and top with sliced red onion and the top of the bun.
Notes
Substitutions:
Ground turkey – Ground chicken can be used in place of the turkey.
How to Store: To save leftovers, place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.How to Freeze:
Mix and shape the patties.
Place them on a freezer-safe surface such as a baking sheet, leaving some space in between. Freeze completely.
When the patties are frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe airtight container and return them to the freezer for storage.
When ready to cook, place frozen patties into a hot pan with oil and cook them for 10-15 minutes until cooked through, flipping twice.
How to Reheat: Warm patties in a skillet or in the microwave until heated through.How to Scale: This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.