Turkey Burgers with Feta and herbs

Categories: Sandwiches-burgers

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 lb. ground turkey (not turkey breast)
• 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 3 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
• 1 tsp. coarse salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. canola oil
• 4 whole-grain hamburger buns
• Lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, dill pickle slices
• for garnish

Directions

1. Break turkey into small pieces in a large bowl, add ricotta cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. using your hands, knead mixture until thoroughly combined. Gently mix in feta until just combined.
2. Divide mixture into 6 portions. Form each into a loose ball, then pat lightly into 3/4 inch thick patty; place on a large plate.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium until just smoking. Cook burgers 3 to 4 minutes. Turn; cook 3 to 4 more minutes or until lightly browned. Reduce heat to low, partly cover and continue to cook 14 to 18 minutes or until burgers reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Transfer to plate; let stand 5 minutes.
4. Serve 4 burgers on buns (reserve 2 for another day) with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and dill pickle slices.

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