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Almond Pesto Turkey Cheeseburger w/ Sundried Tomato Aioli

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Ingredients

  • Almond Pesto:
  • 4 garlic cloves, quartered
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 4 thick slices red onion
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 5 tbsp thinly sliced sundried tomatoes
  • 4 whole wheat burger buns, split
  • 1 tbsp softened unsalted butter
  • 4 romaine lettuce leaves
  • 4 tomato slices

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. For the Almond Pesto: In a food processor combine garlic, basil, almonds, parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste; pulse until chopped. With processor running slowly add oil. Process until smooth. Cover and set aside.

2. Preheat grill to medium high (350 to 400). In a medium bowl combine turkey and 1/3 cup of the pesto; mix well. Form into 4 patties. Season both sides of patties with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Place patties and onion slices on grill. Grill, covered, 5 to 7 minutes per side or until an instant read thermometer registers 165 degrees and onions is tender.

4. Meanwhile, for the aioli: In a food processor or blender combine mayonnaise and sundried tomatoes; process until smooth.

5. Spread buns with butter and place on the edges of the grill; grill until golden crisp. Spread toasted buns with aioli. On the bottom half of each bun place 1 onion slice, 1 turkey burger, lettuce leaf and 1 tomato slice. Cover with bun top, and serve

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