California Pesto Turkey/ Chicken Burgers

Serves: 4

Source: Rose Reisman

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb    ground white and dark ground turkey or chicken
  • 1    egg
  • 1⁄3 cup    seasoned dry breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tbsp    pesto sauce
  • 2 tsp    crushed garlic
  • 3 Tbsp    minced green onions
  • pinch    salt and pepper
  • 4 thin slices       Monterey Jack or aged cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup    diced avocado
  • 4 slices    ripe tomatoes
  • 8    basil leaves (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Combine the chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, pesto, garlic, green onions, and salt and pepper. Form into 4 burgers. Either grill or bake at 425°F until no longer pink, about 8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F. Add the cheese and cook just until melted.
    2.    Garnish with avocado, tomatoes and basil leaves.