This is a wonderful alternative for the tried and true beef hamburger. They are juicy and full of flavor. You might be tempted to say you like them even better than beef. Give them a whirl and let me know what you think.
Turkey Pesto Burgers
2 1/2 pounds of lean (93/7) ground turkey
1 cup pesto
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
freshly ground pepper to taste
makes 8 generous sized patties
You can also toss in a handful of feta, if you like.
I melted a slice of smoked Gouda on mine....MMM-mmm.
OMG, the photo alone makes my mouth water...I am forever looking for good recipes for turkey meat...THANK YOU :)
ReplyDeleteBetween the picture and the recipe, I'm sold. THANKS!
ReplyDeleteOoh {drool}
ReplyDeleteIf only I could reach through this monitor and grab that delicious burger.
I must give it a whirl, looks like a great recipe.
Thanks for tempting...I mean sharing :)
~Jo
Having access to Turkey farmers I shall pass this one on. This recipe sounds yummylicious, must try it soon.
ReplyDeleteYour photograph is just amazing. Makes me want to reach right into the picture and take a bite!
ReplyDeleteMMMmmmmmm...looks like I might give it a try M.mmmmmmm
ReplyDeletewhat a great photograph...
ReplyDeletei made pesto last night...and now i am making this...looks wonderful, my friend
happy to stop by...
kary
Heeey.....Colonel.....grab the keys! we're driving to Willow Manor for Turkey Pesto Burgers!!! This looks good enough to drive across three states to enjoy!!!
ReplyDeleteyum. i often make just plain turkey burgers but these sound divine and special.
ReplyDeleteSounds great. I love anything with pesto,and I'm not a huge beef fan to begin with, so I'd definitely like that.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! I love turkey burgers and make them quite often. I think sometimes they get a bad rap, but really they are so good.
ReplyDeleteI definitely will!
ReplyDeleteThey look very very delicious.
tess i so very wish you had an internet linked kitchen so i could order out!!! steven
ReplyDeleteSteven, hey, wouldn't that be fun? Well...maybe not. I would forever be in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteHi! Willow...
ReplyDeleteThe photograph Of the turkey + pesto do equal...a very nourishing meal too!
Thanks, for sharing the recipe too!
DeeDee ;-D
Very Nice!..I've done something similar with leftover Tabouli that worked really well too! Sounds odd I know! But the mint gives it a kick you wouldn't believe...Cheers!
ReplyDeleteHow do you put the eggs in?
ReplyDeleteRick
Rick, just add the eggs raw, like in meatloaf.
ReplyDeleteYour food posts are like poetry Tess! Yummy
ReplyDeleteOh yes! And preferably with home-made pesto.
ReplyDeleteMmmmm. And I just happen to have some basil growing in my container garden. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis recipe will be Anna's birthday present--and my present will be the finished product.
ReplyDeleteBoth birthdays this week (but I'll be the one eating across the fence, ALONE, in the neighbor's back yard--grin!)
How do you make photos like that? Photo-Factory? I meant Photoshop?
PEACE, Luv!
They sound absolutely delicious.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, please,
ReplyDeletemay I come to your table?
A wonderful Sunday to you,
Merisi
Oh yes, please,
ReplyDeletemay I come to your table?
A wonderful Sunday to you,
Merisi
sounds good and possibly a more healthy option than beef?
ReplyDeleteSounds like just the thing to build me up.
ReplyDeleteSteve E, my little Canon PowerShot takes the best macro shots ever.
ReplyDeleteSounds great! I'm going to try it this week.
ReplyDeleteAnd I bet, for those of us on the no-carb bandwagon, that two big portobello mushrooms could substitute for the bun! 8-)
ReplyDeleteOh, wow. Looks incredible and I am going to try. Went to a friend's house last weekend and she served ground beef burgers mixed with freshly chopped basil and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. I could not believe the flavor.
ReplyDeleteDid you do them on the grill?
ReplyDeleteYes, Pamela, outside on the gas grill. I grilled the buns, too. Mmm.
ReplyDeleteMarcheline, fabulous idea for the no-carb crowd. Portobellos!
ReplyDeleteTess - is the Canon PowerShoot your camera of choice. I have that same camera, as well and a bigger fancy schmancy one, but I find the PowerShoot to be much more user friendly and easier to lug around.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shot of that stacked sandwich. Another recipe that will make mouths drool. -- barbara
ReplyDeletePenny, I adore my little Canon PowerShot. It's super easy to use, small, and takes fabulous photos. I say why fool with perfection.
ReplyDeleteTHAT PHOTO is so vividly DELICIOUS that I almost licked the screen!! ;)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds absolutely spectacular. Why is it I read these posts at midnight, when my teeth are brushed and I'm thinking about bed. I will NOT go and raid the refrigerator now.
ReplyDeleteits more than yum--simply mouthwatering too! now, if I coudl smell it as well, I;d make a right mess of my monitor. :)
ReplyDeleteI just love turkey burgers, and this is a fabulous twist! Who can resist pesto?
ReplyDeleteThey're also delicious with Muenster cheese and chive blossoms!
ReplyDeleteReal food by a real poet! How real is that? And Winnie too. Serendipity
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