GROUND*****Mediterranean Ricotta Turkey Burgers

By Unblond1

These are EXCELLENT! Moist and tender - but that depends on the ricotta - don't leave it out - and NOT overcooking them.

Ingredients

• 16 oz. ground chicken or turkey
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped shallots, scallions or chives
• 1 clove grated garlic
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• freshly grated zest of one lemon
• 4 tbsp. light ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup panko
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
• 60 grams Kraft four cheese italiano light
• 4 ounces (113 grams) smoked turkey or chicken, finely diced
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano or 1 tsp. fresh
• sea salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 tbsp. each finely chopped fresh parsley and dill

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

* Place everything in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Gently combine, without over mixing, until evenly incorporated. Freeze two thirds for another meal and form remainder into 2 equal patties.

* To grill, preheat a grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack well. Grill the patties, turning once, until done. It doesn't take long, about 3 - 4 minutes per side.

* To pan-fry, brush both sides lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 400. Brown patties in a skillet over medium heat on both sides, turning once. Transfer to preheated oven and cook until done in the centre, 8 to 10 minutes total. DON'T OVERCOOK.

* Serve as is for Dan, I like some lemon wedges squeezed over mine if not serving in a bun as a burger.

* If serving as a burger, spread top bun with a mixture of mayo, dijon and sriracha mayo (last on mine only) top burger patty with some arugula for me and a handful of French's onion strings for both.

Nutrition Facts - 6 Servings

Calories 187.1
Total Fat 8.7 g
Saturated Fat 3.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 74.5 mg
Sodium 360.6 mg
Potassium 24.2 mg
Total Carbohydrate 5.8 g
Dietary Fiber 0.3 g
Sugars 0.7 g
Protein 23.0 g