Naked Turkey Bruschetta Burgers
Introducing Naked Turkey Bruschetta Burgers—these wholesome and flavorful turkey patties are made incredibly juicy by incorporating fresh zucchini. Each burger is crowned with a vibrant summer tomato bruschetta and served atop a bed of tender baby arugula, making a bun unnecessary for this delightful dish!
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 3 medium vine ripe tomatoes
- 2 small cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves
- 3 oz part skim mozzarella
- 1.25 lbs 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 small zucchini
- 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp red onion
- salt and fresh pepper
- oil spray
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 4 loose cups baby arugula
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In a spacious mixing bowl, blend together the diced red onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes while you chop the tomatoes, then add them to the bowl.
- 3
Incorporate the minced garlic, fresh basil, and additional salt and pepper to taste, then stir everything together and set aside.
- 4
Just before serving, fold in the cheese.
- 5
Use a paper towel to absorb and remove excess moisture from the grated zucchini.
- 6
In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey with the shredded zucchini, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Shape the mixture into 5 equally-sized patties, each weighing about 5 ounces, ensuring they are as flat as possible.
- 8
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 9
Once the skillet is hot, lightly mist it with cooking spray.
- 10
Place the patties in the skillet and lower the heat to medium-low.
- 11
Cook for approximately 4 minutes until browned, then flip the patties and cook for an additional 4 minutes, taking care not to let them burn.
- 12
To assemble the dish, place 3 slices of tomato on each plate, then add 1 cup of arugula in the center on top of the tomatoes, followed by a burger patty, and finish with the bruschetta (remember to include the cheese). Serve immediately.