Turkey Burgers with Arugula Pesto

Name: Turkey Burgers with Arugula Pesto
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey; 1 tsp. onion powder; 1⁄2 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided; 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided; 2 cups packed arugula; 1⁄2 cup olive oil; 1⁄3 cup almonds; 1 medium shallot, peeled and chopped; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 2 tsp. lemon juice; 1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced; 1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced

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Peppery arugula on top of turkey burgers creates a bright and lively meal.

Serves: 4Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 25 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey
1 tsp. onion powder
1⁄2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 cups packed arugula
1⁄2 cup olive oil
1⁄3 cup almonds
1 medium shallot, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1
Preheat grill pan over medium-high heat. Mix the turkey, onion powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Season with 1⁄2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
Step 2
Divide the mixture into 4 patties, and grill for 6 to 7 minutes a side or until the meat registers 160°F with a meat thermometer.
Step 3
Process the arugula, olive oil, almonds, shallot, garlic, lemon juice, and remaining salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Serve arugula pesto on grilled burgers topped with slices of tomatoes and onion.