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Broccoli Rabe Turkey Burgers

These Broccoli Rabe Turkey Burgers are deliciously flavorful – I skipped the bun, served them over lettuce and topped with sauteed broccoli rabe – a perfect quick weeknight meal!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch (about 20 oz broccoli rabe, washed, stems trimmed off)
  • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 4 lices large tomato
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tbsp freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 4 large lettuce leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
  • 1 garlic clove (crushed)
  • kosher salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Chop about 3/4 cups worth of leaves and flowers only of the broccoli rabe into very small pieces and set aside for the burger.
  2. Cut the remaining broccoli rabe into 2-inch pieces.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add the broccoli rabe.
  4. Blanch for about 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, drain well and set aside in a colander.
  5. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the turkey, 3/4 cup chopped broccoli rabe, Romano cheese, garlic, salt and pepper (red pepper flakes too if using).
  6. Form into 4 patties and refrigerate until ready to cook.
  7. Heat a large, deep sauté pan to medium-high heat, when hot add the olive oil and garlic and cook until golden about 1 minute, careful not to burn.
  8. Add the broccoli rabe to the pan and toss with garlic and oil, season with 1/4 tsp salt and crushed red pepper; cook about 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
  9. While that is cooking, cook the burgers on a hot skillet over medium-high heat for about 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through in the center.
  10. To serve place a lettuce leave on each plate, top tomato slice and cooked burger.
  11. Finish with the cooked broccoli rabe and optional more grated cheese if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 339mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger
Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 339mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.