Open-Faced Fennel Turkey Burgers |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Fresh fennel and crunchy vegetables pump up the flavor and nutrition of these mouth-watering burgers. Theyâre topped with chopped tomatoes and served on toasted Italian bread. Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped fennel bulb |
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion |
1/2 cup chopped green pepper |
2 teaspoons butter |
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs |
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 package (20 ounces) lean ground turkey |
1 cup chopped tomato |
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
5 slices italian bread (3/4 inch thick), toasted |
chopped fennel fronds, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large nonstick skillet, saute fennel, onion and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Add the bread crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into five patties. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. In a small bowl, combine the tomato, parsley, oil and remaining salt; set aside.
3. Using long handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on toast with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with fennel fronds if desired. Yield: 5 servings.
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