Meat & Poultry Healthy Turkey Recipes Turkey Main Dish Recipes Healthy Turkey Burger Recipes Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers 4.5 (30) 29 Reviews These tasty turkey burgers, served on toasted focaccia and dressed with marinara sauce, are reminiscent of a sausage pizza. Shredded mozzarella combined with fresh basil melts beautifully inside these gems. By Bruce Aidells Bruce Aidells With 40 years of teaching, writing, and producing award winning recipes and sausages, Bruce Aidells is an American expert on sausage. In addition, his knowledge of American regional cooking has led him to write hundreds of published recipes that showcase the bounty of American ethnic and regional cooking, as well as grilling and charcuterie. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. 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Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Rate PRINT Share Cook Time: 50 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 sandwiches Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugar High-Protein Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Marinara Sauce 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes, with juices 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Burgers 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey ¼ cup finely chopped scallions 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 4-inch-square slices foccacia bread, (about 2 ounces each), toasted Directions To prepare marinara: Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in fresh tomatoes and any juices, sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in basil and remove from the heat. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to form a coarse-textured sauce. Return to the pan and set aside. To prepare burgers: Place turkey, scallions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated. Form into 8 thin patties about 4 inches wide and 3/8 inch thick. Combine 1/4 cup cheese and basil and place an equal amount in the center of 4 patties. Cover with the remaining patties and crimp the edges closed. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat (see Grilling Variation). Add burgers and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes total. Warm the marinara on the stove. To assemble the burgers, spread 3 tablespoons of marinara on each toasted focaccia, top with a burger, about 3 more tablespoons of marinara and 1 tablespoon of the remaining cheese. Grilling Variation: To grill the turkey burgers, preheat a grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the patties, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes total. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the marinara sauce (Step 1) for up to 5 days. Tip: To oil the grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to spray the food with cooking spray. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2008 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 265 Calories 10g Fat 14g Carbs 34g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 sandwich Calories 265 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Total Sugars 4g Protein 34g 68% Total Fat 10g 12% Saturated Fat 4g 22% Cholesterol 54mg 18% Vitamin A 1074IU 21% Vitamin C 20mg 22% Folate 56mcg 14% Sodium 693mg 30% Calcium 155mg 12% Iron 3mg 14% Magnesium 26mg 6% Potassium 380mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved