Description
It's still grilling season, and these flavorful turkey pesto walnut burgers are perfect for firing up that late summer barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup parmesan, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 shallot
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, adjust to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat and spray with olive oil cooking spray.
- Pulse all ingredients in a food processor a few times until combined, and larger chunks (shallot, garlic, walnuts, basil leaves) are nicely broken up.*
- Form into 4 large burger patties, or 5-6 smaller ones.
- Place burgers on grill or grill pan, cover, and grill until browned on one side (2-4 minutes). Then flip the burgers and grill until desired doneness is reached.
- Serve on your favorite whole wheat hamburger bun with your fave toppings (I love mashed avocado, sprouts, and sometimes a slice of tomato).
Notes
*If you don't have a food processor, you can crush the walnuts, finely mince the garlic and shallot, and chop the basil leaves first. Then, combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, making sure everything is evenly distributed when combined.
*Nutrition facts do not include bun or toppings.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 194.9 mg
- Fat: 18.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.1 g
- Protein: 8.2 g
- Cholesterol: 32.2 mg
