Broccoli Rabe Turkey Burgers

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• For the broccoli rabe:
• 1 bunch (about 20 oz) broccoli rabe, washed, stems trimmed off
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced thin
• kosher salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• For the patties:
• 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
• 3 tbsp freshly grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• For the burger:
• 4 slices large tomato
• 4 large lettuce leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Chop about 3/4 cups worth of leaves and flowers only of the broccoli rabe into very small pieces and set aside for the burger.

Cut the remaining broccoli rabe into 2-inch pieces. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add the broccoli rabe. Blanch for about 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, drain well and set aside in a colander.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the turkey, 3/4 cup chopped broccoli rabe, Romano cheese, garlic, salt and pepper (red pepper flakes too if using). Form into 4 patties and refrigerate until ready to cook.



Heat a large, deep sauté pan to medium-high heat, when hot add the olive oil and garlic and cook until golden about 1 minute, careful not to burn. Add the broccoli rabe to the pan and toss with garlic and oil, season with 1/4 tsp salt and crushed red pepper; cook about 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.

While that is cooking, cook the burgers on a hot skillet over medium-high heat for about 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through in the center.

To serve place a lettuce leave on each plate, top tomato slice and cooked burger. Finish with the cooked broccoli rabe and optional more grated cheese if desired.