Turkey Burgers Italian Style

Sauce, cheese, turkey, cheese, garlic and onions, spices, oh and more cheese.  Who needs pasta?

 

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Ground Turkey
• 1 Egg
• 3 tablespoons Grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Rustico Sauce For Inside Burger
• 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Rustico Sauce For Topping
• 8 Slices Low Fat Mozzarella Cheese For Topping
• 1 cup Baby Spinach, Chopped
• 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
• 3 ounces Crimini Mushrooms Chopped
• 1/2 cup Fat Free Ricotta Cheese
• 1/2 Onion, Chopped
• 2 tablespoons Sun Dried Tomatoes, Chopped
• 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
• 1 teaspoon Oregano

Directions:

1. In a large bowl mix all ingredients (with the exception of the toppings) together thoroughly
2. Using your hands separate into 6 equal meatballs
3. Flatten to make burgers and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for everything to “bind” together
4. In a large skillet sprayed with non stick spray heated to medium high place the burgers and cook for about 4 minutes
5. Flip and cook for 2 minutes more.  Place 1 slice lite mozzarella and 1 tablespoon Rustico sauce on each burger and continue cooking for 2 more minutes or until cheese melts
6. Serve and enjoy

Nutrition:  Makes 8 burgers, each with approximately

• 205 calories and
• 21.17 grams protein