Italian

Open Faced Pesto Turkey Burger is for Sandwich.

Open Faced Pesto Turkey Burger takes several minutes to prepare.

Open Faced Pesto Turkey Burger takes several minutes to cook.

Open Faced Pesto Turkey Burger makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Open Faced Pesto Turkey Burger are:

1 lb. uncooked ground turkey or ground chicken
4 tbsp basil pesto
1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp kosher salt or salt
2 3-inch slices ciabatta or 4 3/4 inch slices rustic Italian bread
2 tbsp olive oil
4 slices fresh mozzarella
2 cups fresh basil leaves, arugula, or spring garden mix
8 small tomato slices
ground black pepper

Here is how you make Open Faced Pesto Turkey Burger:

In bowl combine turkey or chicken, half the pesto , the parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt. Shape in four 1/2" thick oval patties, to fit bread. Horizontaly halve ciabatta. Brush cut sides of ciabatta or both sides of Italian bread with olive oil; set aside. For charcoal grill, place patties on greased rack directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, 10-13 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink (165 degrees F), turning once halfway through grilling. Top each patty with mozzarella cheese. Cover grill; grill 1-2 minutes or more until cheese is melted. Add bread to grill rack; grill 1-2 minutes each side or until toasted. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place patties on grill rack over heat. Cover; grill as above)Arrange basil or greens on toasted bread. Top with turkey patties. tomato slices, and remaining pesto. Sprinkle coarsley ground black pepper. Makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IALAUZIS.

The nutritional information for Open Faced Pesto Turkey Burger is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 496.4

• Total Fat: 29.1 g
• Cholesterol: 77.4 mg
• Sodium: 829.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
• Protein: 42.1 g

Open Faced Pesto Turkey Burger is Italian cuisine.