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Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Burgers

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Submitted by happyzhangbo

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YIELD

4 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

25 min

READY

50 min

Ingredients

For the marinara sauce
2 1E+1
1 1
SMALL SMALL ONIONS
finely chopped
4 4
CLOVES CLOVES GARLIC
minced
2 473
CUPS ML ITALIAN PLUM (ROMA) TOMATOES
chopped with juices
6 6
EACH EACH SUNDRIED TOMATOES
oil-packed, drained and finely chopped *
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SALT
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML BLACK PEPPER
freshly ground
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML BASIL
freshly chopped
For the burgers
1 453.6
POUND G GROUND TURKEY
93%-lean
¼ 59
CUP ML SCALLIONS, SPRING OR GREEN ONIONS
finely chopped
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML GARLIC
minced
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML OREGANO
dried
1 5
TEASPOON ML LEMON ZEST
freshly grated
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML BLACK PEPPER
freshly ground
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML SALT
½ 118
CUP ML MOZZARELLA CHEESE, NON-FAT
shredded, divided *
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML BASIL
finely chopped, fresh
2 1E+1
8 231.2
OUNCES ML/G FOCACCIA
bread, 4 4-inch-square slices, toasted *

Directions

To prepare marinara:

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Add onion and garlic, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.

Stir in fresh tomatoes and any juices, sun-dried tomatoes, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.

Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down, 8 to 10 minutes.

Stir in basil and remove from the heat.

Transfer to a food processor and pulse to form a coarse-textured sauce. Return to the pan and set aside.

To prepare burgers:

Place turkey, scallions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, oregano, ½ teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large bowl.

Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated.

Form into 8 thin patties about 4-inches wide and ⅜ inch thick.

Combine ¼ cup cheese and basil and place an equal amount in the center of 4 patties.

Cover with the remaining patties and crimp the edges closed.

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat (see Grilling Variation).

Add burgers and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total.

Warm the marinara on the stove.

To assemble the burgers, spread 3 tablespoons of marinara on each toasted focaccia, top with a burger, about 3 more tablespoons of marinara and 1 tablespoon of the remaining cheese.

Grilling Variation:

To grill the turkey burgers, preheat a grill to medium-high.

Oil the grill rack.

Grill the patties, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 252g (8.9 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 350 51% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 30%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 600mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Sugars g
Protein 66g
Vitamin A 22% Vitamin C 32%
Calcium 8% Iron 18%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free
 
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