Description
Make a flavorful turkey burger featuring fresh asparagus and grated Parmesan cheese mixed directly into the patty, topped with a bright lemon aioli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices provolone cheese (optional)
- Butter for toasting
- For Lemon Aioli: 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the asparagus: Blanch the finely chopped asparagus in boiling water for 1 minute, then immediately transfer to ice water. Drain well and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, gently combine the ground turkey, blanched asparagus, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined; do not overwork the meat.
- Form the mixture into four equal patties, slightly wider than your buns.
- Preheat your grill or a large skillet to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the cooking surface.
- Cook the patties for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). If using provolone, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- While the burgers cook, prepare the aioli: Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
- Lightly butter the cut sides of the burger buns and toast them on the grill or in a dry skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers: Spread a generous amount of lemon aioli on both halves of each toasted bun. Place the cooked patty on the bottom bun and top with the upper bun.
Notes
- If you prefer grilling, soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes if you plan to thread the asparagus spears as a side dish.
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the ground turkey with ground pork.
- You can substitute the provolone cheese with Gruyère for a nuttier taste.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 14 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110