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Sicilian Turkey Burger

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Sicilian Turkey BurgerLevi Brown

Capers give these burgers zing—and cancer protection, too: They help prevent the formation of carcinogens that can occur when meat gets charred.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1

pound lean ground turkey

3

tablespoons tomato paste

3

tablespoons currants

2

tablespoons capers

1

/2 teaspoon dried basil

1

/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds

1

/2 teaspoon salt

Vegetable oil cooking spray

1

/2 cup grated Parmesan

4

ciabatta rolls, split

4

teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Sliced tomato (optional)

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Preparation

  1. In a bowl, mix turkey, tomato paste, currants, capers, basil, fennel seeds and salt. Form turkey mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Coat a grill rack or grill pan with cooking spray. Grill patties over medium-high heat until underside is well browned, about 7 minutes; flip and cook 5 minutes more. Top each patty with 2 tablespoons Parmesan; close lid or cover pan. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 2 minutes. Brush bottom of each roll with 1 teaspoon vinegar; top with 1 burger, tomato, if desired, and other half of roll.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 421 calories
13 g fat
4 g saturated fat
42 carbohydrates
2 g fiber
34 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self